-2x-5=-17

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-2x-5=-17

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

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x=-17+5

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-2x=-12

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get x. 
x=6

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