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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$5 x - 3 = x + 17$$

Solve for x

$x=5$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $x$ from both sides.

$$5x-3-x=17$$

Combine $5x$ and $-x$ to get $4x$.

$$4x-3=17$$

Add $3$ to both sides.

$$4x=17+3$$

Add $17$ and $3$ to get $20$.

$$4x=20$$

Divide both sides by $4$.

$$x=\frac{20}{4}$$

Divide $20$ by $4$ to get $5$.

$$x=5$$