Answer:
5 =x
Step-by-step explanation:
The top and the bottom are the same length
17 = 3x+2
Subtract 2 from each side
17-2 = 3x+2-2
15 =3x
Divide by 3
15/3 = 3x/3
x = 5
3x + 2 = 17
3x + 2 - 2 = 17 - 2
3x = 15
3x ÷ 3 = 15 ÷ 3
