Question 555203
{{{-17-x=-2(3x+1)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-17-x=-6x-2}}} Distribute.



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



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



{{{5x=-2+17}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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



{{{x=(15)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3}}} 



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