SOLUTION: 17=x-3(x+1) what does x equal pleas help and explain quickly:)

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Question 349573: 17=x-3(x+1) what does x equal pleas help and explain quickly:)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
17=x-3(x+1) what does x equal ?
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17 = x - 3x - 3
20 = -2x
x = -10
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Cheers,
Stan H.