5x-8x=17

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Solution for 5x-8x=17 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -8x = 17

Combine like terms: 5x + -8x = -3x
-3x = 17

Solving
-3x = 17

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = -5.666666667

Simplifying
x = -5.666666667

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