2x-7x-8=17

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Solution for 2x-7x-8=17 equation:


Simplifying
2x + -7x + -8 = 17

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 2x + -7x = 17

Combine like terms: 2x + -7x = -5x
-8 + -5x = 17

Solving
-8 + -5x = 17

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + -5x = 17 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + -5x = 17 + 8
-5x = 17 + 8

Combine like terms: 17 + 8 = 25
-5x = 25

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = -5

Simplifying
x = -5

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