Question

Here is the problem

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

3x + 2 = 17

3x + 2 - 2 = 17 - 2

3x = 15

3x ÷ 3 = 15 ÷ 3

x = 5

Answer 2

5 =x

Explanation:

The top and the bottom are the same length

17 = 3x+2

Subtract 2 from each side

17-2 = 3x+2-2

15 =3x

Divide by 3

15/3 = 3x/3

5 =x