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What is the statement written as an equation

What is the statement written as an equation-example-1
User Dan Sinker
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Answer:

Equation: 2 + 3x = 17

x = 5

Explanation:

2 more than means: 2 +

3 times a number means: 3x

Is 17 means: = 17

Combine them all together:

2 + 3x = 17

Find x:

2 + 3x = 17

3x = 17 - 2

3x = 15

x = 5

User Ken Geis
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Answer:

3x+2=17 is the equation and x=5

Explanation:

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