SOLUTION: Multi-step equations please help. 4x+5=2x+17

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Question 390416: Multi-step equations please help.
4x+5=2x+17
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x+5=2x+17
Subtract 5 from both sides
4x = 2x+12
Subtract 2x
2x = 12
Divide by 2
x = 6