2X-17=3X-9

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Solution for 2X-17=3X-9 equation:


Simplifying
2X + -17 = 3X + -9

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 2X = 3X + -9

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 2X = -9 + 3X

Solving
-17 + 2X = -9 + 3X

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '-3X' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 2X + -3X = -9 + 3X + -3X

Combine like terms: 2X + -3X = -1X
-17 + -1X = -9 + 3X + -3X

Combine like terms: 3X + -3X = 0
-17 + -1X = -9 + 0
-17 + -1X = -9

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + -1X = -9 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + -1X = -9 + 17
-1X = -9 + 17

Combine like terms: -9 + 17 = 8
-1X = 8

Divide each side by '-1'.
X = -8

Simplifying
X = -8

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