Question 786732
{{{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=(15)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


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