Question

3x - 17 = 2x + 35
Please help

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 52$

Step-by-step explanation:

We have the following equation:

$3x -17=2x+35$

First we simplify the numbers.

$3x -17+17=2x+35+17$

$3x=2x+52$

$3x-2x=2x-2x+52$

$x=52$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 52

General Formulas and Concepts:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

3x - 17 = 2x + 35

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 2x on both sides:                           x - 17 = 35
2. Add 17 to both sides:                                    x = 52

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute:                         3(52) - 17 = 2(52) + 35
2. Multiply:                             156 - 17 = 104 + 35
3. Subtract/Add:                    139 = 139