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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is 5x+2=2x+17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You would want to first isolate the x's on one said then the number on the other, therefore it will be 5x-2x=17-2 and you can just simplify

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x+2 = 2x +17 (-2x from both sides) 3x+2=17 (-2 from both sides) 3x=15 (divide both sides by 3) x=5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or more literally, 5x+2=2x+17 is an equation. If you need to simplify or solve for x, that is a different question.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x+2=2x+17 -2x -2x _______________ 3x+2=17 -2 - 2 _______________ 3x=15 3x/3=15/3 ________________ x=5 LIKE FOR GOOD ANSWER

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