Question

5. solve the following equation : 5x - 3 = x +17 (ii) 3(x+2) – 2(x-1) = 11​

Answer 1

Answer:

i)x=5;ii)x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

i)5x-3=x+17

5x-x=17+3

4x=20

x=5

ii)3(x+2)-2(x-1)=11

3x+6-2x+2=11

x+8=11

x=11-8

x=3