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What is the value of x in the equation 3x+5=17

User Ebpa
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

3(x)+5=17

because the variable is beside the number it is time's the number it is beside but now you must do the opposite and do 3 divided by 3 which cancels out 3 and 3 divided by 17 which will give you 5 X=5

User IanTimmis
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

3x+5=17

3x=12

x=4

User Florian Ldt
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