Question

How do you solve `x+ 2= 17- 4x`?

Answer 1

`x = 3`

Explanation:

Solve for `x` while keeping the equation balanced:

`x + 2 + 4x - 2 = 17 - 4x + 4x - 2`

`5x = 15`

`(5x)/5 = 15/5`

`x = 3`