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Solve this equation 5x+17= 42

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

5x + 17 = 42

5x = 25

x = 5

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

5x+17= 42

Subtract 17 from each side

5x+17-17= 42-17

5x = 25

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 25/5

x = 5

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