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 = -14
5x = -14

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -2.8

Simplifying
x = -2.8

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