Add 17 to both sides:
4x - 17 + 17 = 47 + 17
4x = 64
Divide by 4 on both sides:
(4x)/4 = 64/4
x = 16
Final answer: x = 16
Properties used:
1. Addition property of equality
2. Division property of equality
Solve the following equation. You must show all your work and list the correct properties for each step to receive full credit.
(here are the possible properties to pick from: addition property of equality, subtraction property of equality, multiplication property of equality, division property of equality)
4x - 17 = 47
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