92667
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Equations on both sides
3x + 5 = 2x -17

Solve it and show the work because i need to show the work


Sagot :

The answer would be for this problem is -22

Answer:

x = -22

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides

3x + 5 (-5) = 2x - 17 (-5)  

3x = 2x - 17

Subtract 2x from both sides

3x (-2x) = 2x (-2) -22  

x = -22