Question

Solve the following:
a) 3x + 5 = 17
b) 5 - 2y = 1​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

3x+5 = 17

3x=17-5

3x = 12

x = 12/3

x=4

5-2y=1

-2y=1-5

-2y=-4

y=-4/-2

minus sign will be cancelled y= 2