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For the equation 3x+5=17, what will be the value of x?

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x=44
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x=4
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x=43
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x=12
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Solution

The correct option is B x=4
The given equation is 3x+5=17.
Subtracting 5 from LHS and RHS, we will get, 3x+5-5=17-5
3x=12
On dividing LHS and RHS by 3, we will get, x=4.
Therefore, the value of x is 4.



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