Question

1. Solve for x. Show your solution and justify every step.

Equation. Justification
4(x - 3) + 5 = 17. Given​

Answer 1

Given:

The equation is

`4(x-3)+5=17`

To find:

The solution of given equation.

Solution:

We have,

`4(x-3)+5=17`

Using distributive property, we get

`4(x)+4(-3)+5=17`

`4x-12+5=17`

`4x-7=17`

Adding 7 on both sides, we get

`4x-7+7=17+7`

`4x=24`

Divide both sides by 4.

`x=(24)/(4)`

`x=6`

Therefore, the value of x is 6.