-2x-5(x+17)=-29

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-2x-5(x+17)=-29

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-2x-5(x+17)=-29

Reorder the terms in parentheses
-2x+(-5x-85)=-29

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-2x-5x-85=-29

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x-5x=-29+85

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-7x=+56

We divide both sides of the equation by -7 to get x. 
x=-8

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