Answer:
x = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the balancing-equations method, you can solve this problem:
2x + 5 = 17
- 5 - 5
---- ----
2x = 12
2 2
x=6
The first step is to subtract both sides by 5 so that you have 2x alone on one side
2x+5=17
2x=12 now you divide both sides by 2 so the x is alone
x=6 Now you have your answer
