X = ?

5x - 3 = 17

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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.