5x+3=-17

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Solution for 5x+3=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + 3 = -17

Reorder the terms:
3 + 5x = -17

Solving
3 + 5x = -17

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-3' to each side of the equation.
3 + -3 + 5x = -17 + -3

Combine like terms: 3 + -3 = 0
0 + 5x = -17 + -3
5x = -17 + -3

Combine like terms: -17 + -3 = -20
5x = -20

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -4

Simplifying
x = -4

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