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.
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