Question

You received ​$97 in all selling paintings. You sold one painting for ​$29 and the rest for ​$17 each. Solve the equation below to find​ x, the number of ​$17 paintings you sold.

17x + 29 = 97

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

97=29+17x

subtract 29 from both sides

68=17x

divide both sides by 17

4=x

Answer 2

4

Explanation: