x-5=-17

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Solution for x-5=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
x + -5 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-5 + x = -17

Solving
-5 + x = -17

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

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

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

Combine like terms: -17 + 5 = -12
x = -12

Simplifying
x = -12

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