To solve for variables, we start by isolating the variable term and then solve for the variable. The values of x in the given equations are 3, 6 and 5, respectively.
Equation (1)
[tex]17 = 5x + 2[/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex]5x = 17 -2[/tex]
[tex]5x = 15[/tex]
Divide both sides by 5
[tex]x =3[/tex]
Equation (2)
[tex]2x^2 - 5 = 3x^2 - 12x + 31[/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex]3x^2 - 2x^2 - 12x + 31 +5=0[/tex]
[tex]x^2 - 12x + 36=0[/tex]
Expand
[tex]x^2 - 6x - 6x + 36=0[/tex]
Factorize
[tex]x(x - 6) - 6(x -6)=0[/tex]
Factor out x - 6
[tex](x - 6)(x -6)=0[/tex]
This means that:
[tex]x -6=0[/tex]
Solve for x
[tex]x = 6[/tex]
Equation (3):
[tex]11 = 2x + 1[/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex]2x = 11-1[/tex]
[tex]2x = 10[/tex]
Divide both sides by 2
[tex]x =5[/tex]
Hence, the values of x in the given equations are 3, 6 and 5.
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