Question

If 12x - 3 = 17 + 7x, find the value of x.

Answer 1

Answer:

value of x is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

12x-3=17+7x

12x-7x=17+3

5x=20

x=4

Answer 2

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

12x - 3 = 17 + 7x

Collect like terms

12x - 7x = 17 + 3

5x = 20

Divide both sides by 5

5x / 5 = 20 / 5

x = 4

Hence, x = 4