solve equation.
2(x-3) +5=17
a. x=9 or x=-3
b. x=7 1/2 or x=-3
c. x= 7 1/2 or x=9
d. x= 7 1/2 or x= -9 1/2

a

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

2| x - 3 | + 5 = 17 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

2| x - 3 | = 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

| x - 3 | = 6

The absolute value function always returns a positive value but the expression inside can be positive or negative, that is

x - 3 = 6 OR -( x - 3) = 6

x - 3 = 6 ( add 3 to both sides )

x = 9

OR

-( x - 3) = 6 ← distribute left side

- x + 3 = 6 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

- x = 3 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

x = - 3

As a check

Substitute these values into the left side of the equation and if equal to the right side then they are the solutions.

x = 9 → 2|9 - 3| + 5 = 2|6| + 5 = (2 × 6) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17 ← True

x = - 3 → 2|- 3 - 3| + 5 = 2| - 6 | + 5 = (2 × 6) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17 ← True

Hence x = 9 or x = - 3 are the solutions → a

answer: 7270

step-by-step explanation:

answer set (b) 0.5, 3/4 80% is in order from least to greatest.  

step-by-step explanation:

in order to compare rational numbers to each other, it is much easier if they are in the same form.   typically, the best form in which to evaluate rational numbers is in decimals.   in order to convert a percent to a decimal, you would divide the given percentage by 100.   you can also accomplish the conversion by moving the decimal point over two places to the left.   for example, the decimal value of 80% is 80/100, or 0.8.   in order to convert a fraction to a decimal, you need to divide the numerator by the denominator.   for example, 3/4 is 0.75.   so, for choice (b) 0.5 3/4 (0.75), 80% (0.8) is the only choice in which the numbers are in order from least to greatest.