Answer :
2(5x + 3) - x = 17 : 10x + 6 - x = 17 : 9x + 6 = 17 : 9x = 11 : x = 11/9
Let us expand out.
2(5x + 3) - x = 17.
10x + 6 - x = 17.
10x -x = 17 -6.
9x = 11.
x = 11/9.
Cheers.
2(5x + 3) - x = 17.
10x + 6 - x = 17.
10x -x = 17 -6.
9x = 11.
x = 11/9.
Cheers.