Respuesta :
The answer is C.
Explanation: if you put 12.5 instead of x. 2(12.5-4)=17 and follow the order of operations you should get 17.
Explanation: if you put 12.5 instead of x. 2(12.5-4)=17 and follow the order of operations you should get 17.
Answer:
c. x=12.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Equation Solving
Given the equation
2(x - 4) = 17
Solving for x implies doing several operations needed to have x isolated in the left part of the equation.
Dividing by 2:
x - 4 = 17/2
x - 4 = 8.5
Now we add 4:
x = 8.5 + 4
x = 12.5
Answer: c. x=12.5