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Which equation is equivalent to 5 + 3(x - 2) = 17 ?

Sagot :

Given:

The given equation is,

[tex]5+3(x-2)=17[/tex]

Required:

Equivalent equation to the given equation.

Answer:

The Equivalent equation is,

[tex]\begin{gathered} 5+3(x-2)=17 \\ \Rightarrow5+3x-6=17 \\ \Rightarrow3x-1=17 \\ \\ \end{gathered}[/tex]

Final Answer:

The equation equivalent to the given equation is,

[tex]3x-1=17[/tex]

Option B is correct.