Question

3 ( x - 4) - 5 = x -3

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3(x - 4) - 5 = x - 3 ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

3x - 12 - 5 = x - 3

3x - 17 = x - 3 ( subtract x from both sides )

2x - 17 = - 3 ( add 17 to both sides )

2x = 14 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 7