SOLUTION: x+7 + 5=17 on my paper this is multiple choice and i thought it went like this dis is how i work it out: 5+7=12+5=17 so i just assumed the answer was 5 and-5 is this correct? and i

Algebra ->  Absolute-value -> SOLUTION: x+7 + 5=17 on my paper this is multiple choice and i thought it went like this dis is how i work it out: 5+7=12+5=17 so i just assumed the answer was 5 and-5 is this correct? and i      Log On


   



Question 289876: x+7 + 5=17 on my paper this is multiple choice and i thought it went like this dis is how i work it out: 5+7=12+5=17 so i just assumed the answer was 5 and-5 is this correct? and if not can you please help me understand thankyou
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
don't jumble it all together.
5+7 doesn't equal 12+5
x+7+5=17
x+12=17
x=5
I doubt that I can help you understand but the solution is here.