Question

Equations on both sides

3x + 5 = 2x -17

Solve it and show the work because i need to show the work

Answer 1

The answer would be for this problem is -22

Answer 2

x = -22

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides

3x + 5 (-5) = 2x - 17 (-5)

3x = 2x - 17

Subtract 2x from both sides

3x (-2x) = 2x (-2) -22

x = -22