3x-17=-38

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Solution for 3x-17=-38 equation: 


Simplifying
3x + -17 = -38

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 3x = -38

Solving
-17 + 3x = -38

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 + 3x = -38 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + 3x = -38 + 17
3x = -38 + 17

Combine like terms: -38 + 17 = -21
3x = -21

Divide each side by '3'.
x = -7

Simplifying
x = -7

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