Question: Solve 2x+5=17 Solve a linear equation for x.

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Solution:

$2 x + 5 = 17$ $2 x + 5 = 17$

Subtract 5 from both sides:

$2 x = 12$ $2 x = 12$

Divide both sides by 2:

$x = 6$ $x = 6$

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