$2 ( x - 3 ) = 17$ Round to three decimal places.
A) 11.500
B) 5.140
C) 1.087
D) 7.087

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Solving the equation $2(x - 3) = 17$ gives $x = 10$. When dividing both sides by 2 and adding 3, we get $x = 10$, which is not an option, indicating a mistake in the interpretation. Correctly solving, $2(x - 3) = 17$ leads to $x = 3 + \frac{17}{2} = 3 + 8.5 = 11.5$, which is not listed in decimal form as given in the options. The correct calculation should be $x = 10$, but since this is not an option and my initial explanation was incorrect, the correct answer based on the equation solved correctly is not listed. Therefore, the correct approach is to solve the equation step by step: $2(x - 3) = 17$, then $x - 3 = \frac{17}{2}$, leading to $x = \frac{17}{2} + 3$, which simplifies to $x = 8.5 + 3 = 11.5$. However, given the options and the mistake in the initial explanation, there seems to be a misunderstanding in the solution process. The correct answer, based on the provided options and the corrected understanding, should be $x = 10$, but due to the error in the calculation process, the correct match in the options based on the initial equation provided is not accurately reflected.

2(x−3)=172 ( x - 3 ) = 172(x−3)=17 Round to Three Decimal Places

$2 ( x - 3 ) = 17$ Round to Three Decimal Places