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2x+5-2=20 x-17+5+x". "

Solve \& verify.\newline2x+52=20x17+5+x 2 x+5-2=20 x-17+5+x \text {. }

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Q. Solve \& verify.\newline2x+52=20x17+5+x 2 x+5-2=20 x-17+5+x \text {. }
  1. Simplify sides: Simplify both sides of the equation:\newlineLeft side: 2x+522x + 5 - 2 simplifies to 2x+32x + 3.\newlineRight side: 20x17+5+x20x - 17 + 5 + x simplifies to 21x1221x - 12.\newlineNew equation: 2x+3=21x122x + 3 = 21x - 12
  2. Isolate xx: Isolate xx by subtracting 2x2x from both sides:\newline2x+32x=21x122x2x + 3 - 2x = 21x - 12 - 2x\newline3=19x123 = 19x - 12
  3. Solve for x: Solve for x by adding 1212 to both sides: 3+12=19x12+123 + 12 = 19x - 12 + 12 15=19x15 = 19x
  4. Divide sides: Divide both sides by 1919 to find xx: \newline1519=19x19\frac{15}{19} = \frac{19x}{19}\newlinex=1519x = \frac{15}{19}

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