Answer
$x=19$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $x-17=5-3$. In order to solve, we must first group like terms on the right side.
$x-17=5-3=2$
Add 17 to both sides.
$x-17+17=2+17$
$x+0=19$
$x=19$
Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0134467795
ISBN 13:
978-0-13446-779-5
Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 671: 73
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