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  • 14-09-2020
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What is the solution to the equation -3x+17=12-x?

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  • 14-09-2020

Answer:

[tex]x = \frac{5}{2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Re-arrange the expression: -3 × x + 17 - (12 - x) = 0
  2. Solve: -2x + 5 = 0
  3. Subtract 5 from each side, so it now looks like this: -2x = -5
  4. Divide each side by -2, so it now looks like this: x = 5/2
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