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Solve the equation

-17-5(x+30)=3x

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Answer:

x=-167

----- or -167/8 or -167 over 8

8

Explanation:

-17-5x-150=3x

-167 -5x =3x

-167 = 5x + 3x

-167 = 8x

8x = -167

x = -167/8

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