goobyass
goobyass goobyass
  • 13-01-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

solve 3x - 5 = 7x - 17

a. 2

b. 3

c. 5

d. 6

Respuesta :

thatsmartqueenbee35
thatsmartqueenbee35 thatsmartqueenbee35
  • 13-01-2016


3x-5=7x-17
3x-5+5=7x-17+5
3x=7x-12
3x-7x=7x-12-7x
-4x=-12 then divide both sides by -4 and you will get x=3
Answer Link
Billymkhoi
Billymkhoi Billymkhoi
  • 13-01-2016
3x -5= 7x -17
⇒ 7x -17= 3x -5
⇒ 7x -3x= -5+ 17
⇒ 4x= 12
⇒ x= 12/4
⇒ x= 3

The correct answer is b. 3~
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

explain how you can find the value of the expression -5+12+10-7
order these numbers from least to greatest1/2,1.1,5/3,2.0,0.4,-2,5/8
Need help on number 64. I can't find what's wrong with it.
Between what pair of numbers is the product of 289 and 7 a between 200 and 300 b 1,400 and 1,800 c 1,400 and 1,800 d 1,400 and 2,100 please help its hwwwww
Which of the following is not true regarding gases?A. When the temp of a gas decreases its volume increases if the pressure is held constant.B. Equal volumes of
What is 215/1342 simplified?
Round 4.12 to nearest tenth
A sprinter with a mass of 80 kg accelerates from 0 m/s to 9 m/s in 3 s. What is the runner's acceleration?
why did the colonists care about representation?
How do I solve the equation 2x-5x+6.3=-14.4