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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-07-16

Solve for x in the equation:

5x - 3 = 17

Asked by skenninger

Answer (3)

5 x − 3 = 17 5 x − 3 + 3 = 17 + 3 5 x = 20 5 x : 5 = 20 : 5 x = 4

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

5x-3=17 5x=20 divide both sides by 5 x= 4

Answered by doss370 | 2024-06-10

To solve the equation 5 x − 3 = 17 , first add 3 to both sides to get 5 x = 20 , and then divide both sides by 5, resulting in x = 4 . This solution can be verified by substituting back into the original equation.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-19