5x-17=40

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Solution for 5x-17=40 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -17 = 40

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 5x = 40

Solving
-17 + 5x = 40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + 5x = 40 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + 5x = 40 + 17
5x = 40 + 17

Combine like terms: 40 + 17 = 57
5x = 57

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 11.4

Simplifying
x = 11.4

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