Question

twice a number minus 5 is 17

Answer 1

To solve, use this equation: 2x-5=17

Add five to both sides to get 2x = 22

Divide both sides by 2 to get x=11

Answer 2

problem: 2x-5=17
step 1: add 5 to both sides( 2x=22)
step 2: divide 2 to both sides