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How do you solve 17(x+5)=0
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How do you solve

17(x+5)=0

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Even simpler: Divide both sides by 17: X+5 = 0 X = -5
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it is a simple linear equation with one unknown, we can solve it:
17(x + 5) = 0
17x + 17*5 = 0
17x + 85 = 0
17x = -85
x = -85/17
x = -5
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