-2X-1=17

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Solution for -2X-1=17 equation: 


Simplifying
-2X + -1 = 17

Reorder the terms:
-1 + -2X = 17

Solving
-1 + -2X = 17

Solving for variable 'X'.

Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + -2X = 17 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + -2X = 17 + 1
-2X = 17 + 1

Combine like terms: 17 + 1 = 18
-2X = 18

Divide each side by '-2'.
X = -9

Simplifying
X = -9

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