How to solve 6x + 5 = 2x + 17

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$6x+5=2\ x+17$$

Solve for x

$x=3$

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Subtract $2x$ from both sides.

$$6x+5-2x=17$$

Combine $6x$ and $-2x$ to get $4x$.

$$4x+5=17$$

Subtract $5$ from both sides.

$$4x=17-5$$

Subtract $5$ from $17$ to get $12$.

$$4x=12$$

Divide both sides by $4$.

$$x=\frac{12}{4}$$

Divide $12$ by $4$ to get $3$.

$$x=3$$

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