Question

solve each of the following equation and verify and answer in each case 5x-3=x+17​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-3=x+17

5x-x=17+3

4x=20

x=20/4

x=5

5(5)-3=5+17

25-3=5+17

22=22

Answer 2

answer:

5 is the value of x

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-3=x+17

5x-x=17+3

4x=20

x=20/4

x=5

verify

5x-3=x+17

5x-x=17+3

4x=20

4(5)=20

20=20