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-6=5x-17/-3 solve for x plz

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Answer:

x= - 7 / 3

Explanation:

1st determine the sign: -6=5x - 17 / -3

2nd move the terms: -6 = 5x + 17 / 3

3rd calculate:: -5x = 17 / 3 + 6

4th divide both sides: -5x = 35 / 3

Solution: x = - 7 / 3

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