Question 149602
{{{3x+17-5x=12-(6x+3)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x+17-5x=12-6x-3}}} Distribute.



{{{-2x+17=12-6x-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x+17=-6x+9}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-2x=-6x+9-17}}} Subtract {{{17}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x+6x=9-17}}} Add {{{6x}}} to both sides.



{{{4x=9-17}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x=-8}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-8)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2}}}