Question

What is the value of x in the equation 4x − 17 = 65?

Answer 1

Answer: x=20.5

Explanation:

Given

4x-17=65

Add 17 on both sides (addition property of equality)

4x-17+17=65+17

4x=82

Divide 4 on both sides (division property of equality)

4/4x=82/4

x=20.5

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Answer 2

x = 20.5

Explanation:

4x - 17 = 65

4x = 65 + 17

x = 82 ÷ 4

x = 20.5

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