Solve 7x + 3 = 17
The solution of 7x + 3 = 17 is x = 2.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 3 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 7:
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Check: put x = 2 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 7x + 3 = 17\ \Rightarrow\ x = 2 \]
\[ 7x + 3 = 17 \]
\[ 7x + 3 - 3 = 17 - 3 \ \Rightarrow\ 7x = 14 \]
\[ \frac{7x}{7} = \frac{14}{7} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 2 \]
\[ 7\cdot2 + 3 = 14 + 3 = 17 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 7x + 3 = 17
| x | 7x + 3 | Equals 17? |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | no |
| 1 | 10 | no |
| 2 | 17 | yes |
| 3 | 24 | no |
| 4 | 31 | no |
Questions
What is x in 7x + 3 = 17?
The solution of 7x + 3 = 17 is x = 2.
How do you solve 7x + 3 = 17?
Subtract 3 from both sides to get 7x = 14, then divide both sides by 7 to get x = 2.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 2: 7(2) + 3 = 17, which is 17.