X-17=3X

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Solution for X-17=3X equation:


Simplifying
X + -17 = 3X

Reorder the terms:
-17 + X = 3X

Solving
-17 + X = 3X

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

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

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

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

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + -2X = 0 + 17

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

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

Divide each side by '-2'.
X = -8.5

Simplifying
X = -8.5

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