Answer
subtracting 2, dividing, 5
Work Step by Step
5x+2=17
First subtract 2 from both sides.
5x=17-2
5x=15
Then divide both sides by 5.
$\frac{5x}{5}$=$\frac{15}{5}$
x=3
Now the equation is solved.
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Multiplication Property of Equality - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 129: 7
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