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23x+15=1723x+15=17
Step 1
Combine 23 and x.
2x3+15=17
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract 15 from both sides of the equation.
2x3=17-15
Step 2.2
Subtract 15 from 17.
2x3=2
2x3=2
Step 3
Multiply both sides of the equation by 32.
32⋅2x3=32⋅2
Step 4
Step 4.1
Simplify the left side.
Step 4.1.1
Simplify 32⋅2x3.
Step 4.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor of 3.
Step 4.1.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
32⋅2x3=32⋅2
Step 4.1.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
12(2x)=32⋅2
12(2x)=32⋅2
Step 4.1.1.2
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Step 4.1.1.2.1
Factor 2 out of 2x.
12(2(x))=32⋅2
Step 4.1.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
12(2x)=32⋅2
Step 4.1.1.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
x=32⋅2
x=32⋅2
x=32⋅2
x=32⋅2
Step 4.2
Simplify the right side.
Step 4.2.1
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Step 4.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
x=32⋅2
Step 4.2.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
x=3
x=3
x=3
x=3