Question

Help!!
Solve this equation: 2(x + 6) = x + 17
A. x = 5
B. x = 11
C. x = 17
D. x = -1

Answer 1

2(x+6)=x+17
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2(x+6)=x+17
Simplify:
(2)(x)+(2)(6)=x+17(Distribute)
2x+12=x+17
Step 2: Subtract x from both sides.
2x+12−x=x+17−x
x+12=17
Step 3: Subtract 12 from both sides.
x+12−12=17−12
x=5

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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