SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: 5(3x-1)=17

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Question 689129: Please help me solve this equation: 5(3x-1)=17
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(3x-1)=17
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3x-1 = 17/5
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3x = 22/5
x = 22/15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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