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Find what x is 17+7x=x+5

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Answer:

x= -2

Explanation:

6x= -12 (subract x on each side then 17 on each side)

x=-2 (divide each side by 6)

User Trantor Liu
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Explanation:

17+7x=x+5

6x=-12

x=-2

Hope it helps you

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