5X-17=2X-4

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Solution for 5X-17=2X-4 equation:


Simplifying
5X + -17 = 2X + -4

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 5X = 2X + -4

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 5X = -4 + 2X

Solving
-17 + 5X = -4 + 2X

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '-2X' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 5X + -2X = -4 + 2X + -2X

Combine like terms: 5X + -2X = 3X
-17 + 3X = -4 + 2X + -2X

Combine like terms: 2X + -2X = 0
-17 + 3X = -4 + 0
-17 + 3X = -4

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + 3X = -4 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + 3X = -4 + 17
3X = -4 + 17

Combine like terms: -4 + 17 = 13
3X = 13

Divide each side by '3'.
X = 4.333333333

Simplifying
X = 4.333333333

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