Question

If 5x – 17 = 2x – 8, then x is what

Answer 1

Given question

$5x - 17 = 2x - 8$

To find x

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$5x - 17 = 2x - 8 \\ 5x - 3x = 17 - 8 \\ 2x = 9 \\ x = 2 \div 9$

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