2x-8=-17

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Solution for 2x-8=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
2x + -8 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 2x = -17

Solving
-8 + 2x = -17

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + 2x = -17 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 2x = -17 + 8
2x = -17 + 8

Combine like terms: -17 + 8 = -9
2x = -9

Divide each side by '2'.
x = -4.5

Simplifying
x = -4.5

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