SOLUTION: can u please help i have went blank and dont even know where to begin with this problem 2(x+2)+(x+3)^2=x(x+5)+2 (17/2 +x) any help would be appreciated thank you!

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Question 398784: can u please help i have went blank and dont even know where to begin with this problem 2(x+2)+(x+3)^2=x(x+5)+2 (17/2 +x) any help would be appreciated thank you!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+4+x^2+6x+9=x^2+5x+17+2x
combine like terms
x=4