SOLUTION: 2-5x=17

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Question 786732: 2-5x=17
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2-5x=17 Start with the given equation.


-5x=17-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


-5x=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2815%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3