How do you solve 2( x - 3) - 17= 13- 3( x + 2)? Algebra Linear Equations Equations with Variables on Both Sides 1 Answer Bill Jorgensen · Stefan V. May 18, 2018 x=6 Explanation: 2x-6-17=13-3x-6 -> distributive property 2x+3x=13+6-6+17 -> combine like terms 5x=30 x=6 -> divide both sides by 5 Answer link Related questions How do you check solutions to equations with variables on both sides? How do you solve 125+20w-20w=43+37w-20w? How do you solve for x in 3(x-1) = 2 (x+3)? Is there a way to solve for x without using distribution in 4(x-1) = 2 (x+3)? How do you solve for t in 2/7(t+2/3)=1/5(t-2/3)? How do you solve 5n + 34 = −2(1 − 7n)? How do you simplify first and then solve −(1 + 7x) − 6(−7 − x) = 36? Why is the solution to this equation -15y + 7y + 1 = 3 - 8y, "no solution"? How do you solve for variable w in the equation v=lwh? How do you solve y-y_1=m(x-x_1) for m? See all questions in Equations with Variables on Both Sides Impact of this question 2956 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License