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17x - 45 + 7(5x-2) = 5x - 3(x-17)

SOLVE FOR X

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Explanation:

The solution to the problem is 11/5.

Work:

17x - 45 + 7(5x - 2) = 5x - 3(x - 17)

=> 17x - 45 + 35x - 14 = 5x - 3x + 51

=> 52x - 59 = 2x + 51

=> 52x - 2x = 59 + 51

=> 50x = 110

=> 5x = 11

=> x = 11/5

Hence, the solution to the problem is 11/5.

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