9х + 17 – (4х – 5) = 38.

Question

9х + 17 – (4х – 5) = 38.

Answer 1

9х + 17 - (4х - 5) = 38
9х + 17 - 4х + 5 = 38
9х - 4х = 38 - 17 - 5
5х = 16
х = 16 : 5 = 3 1/5

Answer 2

9х+17-(4х-5)=38
9х+17-4х+5=38
5х=38-22
5х=16
×=3.2