3x-(x+17)=21 equation
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The solution
Detail solution
Given the linear equation:
3*x-(x+17) = 21
Expand brackets in the left part
3*x-x-17 = 21
Looking for similar summands in the left part:
-17 + 2*x = 21
Move free summands (without x)
from left part to right part, we given:
$$2 x = 38$$
Divide both parts of the equation by 2
x = 38 / (2)
We get the answer: x = 19
Sum and product of roots
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$$19$$
$$19$$
$$19$$
$$19$$