Question

2 (3x+1)=17-3 (x-17)

Answer 1

`x = (22)/(3)`

alternative form:

`x = 7 (1)/(3) \: or \: x = 7.33333333333`

Explanation:

`2(3x + 1) = 17 - 3( x - 17) \\ distribute \\ \\ 6x + 2 = 17 - 3x + 51 \\ add \: 3x \: from \: both \: sides \\ \\ 9x + 2 = 17 + 51 \\ add \: 17 \: to \: 51 \\ \\ 9x + 2 = 68 \\ subtract \: 2 \: from \: both \: sides \\ \\ 9x = 66 \\ divide \: both \: sides \: by \: 9 \\ \\ x = (22)/(3)`