Question

If 5x - 17 = -x +7, then x =

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

5x - 17 = -x + 7

Add x on both sides.

5x - 17 + x = -x + 7 + x

6x - 17 = 7

Add 17 on both sides.

6x - 17 + 17 = 7 + 17

6x = 24

Divide both sides by 6.

(6x)/6 = 24/6

x = 4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

5x - 17 = -x +7

Add x to each side

5x+x - 17 = -x+x +7

6x -17 = 7

Add 17 to each side

6x-17+17 = 7+17

6x =24

Divide each side by 6

6x/6 = 24/6

x = 4