SOLUTION: 5x=17+3

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Question 695303: 5x=17+3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x=17%2B3 Start with the given equation.


5x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2820%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4