SOLUTION: 1. 2X + 5 = 17 2. 2X + 3X - 5 = 25

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Question 5359: 1. 2X + 5 = 17

2. 2X + 3X - 5 = 25
Answer by Abbey(339) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+5=17
subtract 5 from both sides:
2x=12
divide both sides by 2:
x=6
2x+3x-5=25
Combine like terms:
5x-5=25
Add 5 to both sides
5x=30
divide both sides by 5
x=6