5-2(x-3)=-17

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5-2(x-3)=-17

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5-2(x-3)=-17

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5+(-2x+6)=-17

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5-2x+6=-17

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x=-17-5-6

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-2x=-28

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get x. 
x=14

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