-5x-17=42

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Solution for -5x-17=42 equation: 


Simplifying
-5x + -17 = 42

Reorder the terms:
-17 + -5x = 42

Solving
-17 + -5x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + -5x = 42 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + -5x = 42 + 17
-5x = 42 + 17

Combine like terms: 42 + 17 = 59
-5x = 59

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = -11.8

Simplifying
x = -11.8

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