X^2-17=-1

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Solution for X^2-17=-1 equation: 


Simplifying
X2 + -17 = -1

Reorder the terms:
-17 + X2 = -1

Solving
-17 + X2 = -1

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 + X2 = -1 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + X2 = -1 + 17
X2 = -1 + 17

Combine like terms: -1 + 17 = 16
X2 = 16

Simplifying
X2 = 16

Take the square root of each side:
X = {-4, 4}

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