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Jigsaw — Solve 2x + 5 = 17

Mathematics

Task: Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 17. Show each step and check your answer.

Rebuild the answer: model on the left, hint on the right. Then pick your choice-board level.

Model · Step 1

Start: 2x + 5 = 17

Hint

Copy the equation clearly.

Model · Step 2

Subtract 5 from both sides → 2x = 12

Hint

Do the same to both sides.

Model · Step 3

Divide both sides by 2 → x = 6

Hint

Undo the ×2 on x.

Model · Step 4

Check: 2(6) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17 ✓

Hint

Plug x = 6 back in.

Choice board