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27 December, 11:53

3x-2=8x-17 what is x

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  1. 27 December, 12:19
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    3x-2=8x-17

    Add 17 to both sides

    3x+15=8x

    Subtract 3x from both sides

    15=5x

    Isolate the variable by dividing by 5

    15/5 = 3

    x=3
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