Solve the following equation
2x+5=17
Solve for x
2x + 5 = 17
Divide each side by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| 5 |
| 2 |
Group constants
Group our constants 5 and 17.
subtract 5 from both sides
2x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5
Cancel 5 on the left side:
2x = 12
Divide each side of the equation by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| 12 |
| 2 |
x = 6
Final Answer
x = 6
