What does x equal in the following equation 3x + 5 = 17 A x = 2 B x = 4 C x = 5

Answer:
see below
Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 5 = 17
Subtract 5 from each side
3x+5-5 = 17-5
3x = 12
Divide each side by 3
3x/3 =12/3
x =4
Answer:
B (x=4)
Step-by-step explanation:
plug it in...
3(4)+5=17