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What is 2x+5=17
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Answer:

X=6

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from 5 to get 2x=17

Subtract 5 from 17 aswell to get 2x=12

Devide both sides by 2 to get x=6

User David Buck
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Answer:
x=6

Explanation:


2x+5=17


-5=-5

_________


2x=12


(2x)/(2)= (12)/(2)


x=6

User Alfred Larsson
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