Question 320861


{{{3x+5=17}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x=17-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(12)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=4}}}