3x-4(x+5)=-17

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3x-4(x+5)=-17

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
3x-4(x+5)=-17

Reorder the terms in parentheses
3x+(-4x-20)=-17

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+3x-4x-20=-17

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+3x-4x=-17+20

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-1x=+3

We divide both sides of the equation by -1 to get x. 
x=-3

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