Question

Find the solution of the equation

4x - 3 = 17

Answer 1

$4x - 3 = 17$

$4x = 17 + 3$

$4x = 20$

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

$x = 5$

Answer 2

Answer:

4x-3=17

4x= 17+3=20

x=20/4

x=5

hence the solution of the equation is x=5