To find the value of X in the equation 5x - 3 = 17, we need to isolate X on one side of the equation.
First, we add 3 to both sides of the equation:
5x - 3 + 3 = 17 + 3
5x = 20
Next, we divide both sides by 5 to solve for X:
5x/5 = 20/5
x = 4
Therefore, X = 4.
X = ?
5x - 3 = 17
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