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Can anyone help me with this​-example-1

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Explanation:

If 5x - 8 = 12 , then x = 4

5x - 8 = 12

5x = 12 + 8

5x = 20

x = 20/5

x = 4

If -2(3x + 5) = -17 + x , then x = 1

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

-6x - 10 = -17 + x

x + 6x = 17 - 10

7x = 7

x = 7/7

x = 1

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