SOLUTION: not really sure what it is called please help 2x/3+15=17

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Question 125525: not really sure what it is called please help
2x/3+15=17
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x/3+15=17
2x/3=17-15
2x/3=2 cross multiply.
2x=6
x=6/2
x=3 answer.
proof
2*3/3+15=17
2+15=17
17=17