Question

solve the following equation and check your answer.
x=17-3(2x+1)
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Answer 1

Answer:

16 / 7      (2.28)

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 17- 3(2x+1)

x = 17 -6x -1

x = 16 - 6x

6x + x = 16

7 x = 16

x = 16/7

  = 2.28

Note : I'm not really sure about this , but I guess it's right .

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 2

step by step explanation

x=17-6x-3

x= 17-3-6x

6x + x = 14

7 x =14

x=2