Solve 3(x-8)=17

$$3(x-8)=17$$

Solve for x

$$x = \frac{41}{3} = 13\frac{2}{3} \approx 13.666666667$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by 3.

$$x-8=\frac{17}{3}$$

Add 8 to both sides.

$$x=\frac{17}{3}+8$$

Convert 8 to fraction \frac{24}{3}.

$$x=\frac{17}{3}+\frac{24}{3}$$

Since \frac{17}{3} and \frac{24}{3} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$x=\frac{17+24}{3}$$

Add 17 and 24 to get 41.

$$x=\frac{41}{3}$$