Question

what is 5x+2=2x+17

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Or more literally, 5x+2=2x+17 is an equation.

If you need to simplify or solve for x, that is a different question.

Answer 6

5x+2=2x+17
-2x -2x
_______________
3x+2=17
-2 - 2
_______________
3x=15
3x/3=15/3
________________
x=5

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