5x-17=23

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Solution for 5x-17=23 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -17 = 23

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 5x = 23

Solving
-17 + 5x = 23

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 + 5x = 23 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + 5x = 23 + 17
5x = 23 + 17

Combine like terms: 23 + 17 = 40
5x = 40

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 8

Simplifying
x = 8

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