Algebra 2 Common Core

by Hall, Prentice

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133186024

ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 1 - Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities - Chapter Review - Page 52: 20

Answer

$x=11$

Work Step by Step

We start by adding 5 to both sides of the equation. We have $2x-5=17$ is $2x=22$. Dividing both sides by 2 gives us $x=11$. To check, we substitute 11 (the answer) into the equation. We have $2(11)-5=17?$ $22-5=17?$ $17=17$, which is true.

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