HOW CAN WE SOLVE THIS 5-2+17=7 PLEASE HELP IAM CONFUSED 5X+17=7

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HOW CAN WE SOLVE THIS 5-2+17=7 PLEASE HELP IAM CONFUSED
5X+17=7

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Answer:

Explanation:

5X + 17 = 7

subtract 17 each side

5x + 17 - 17 = 7 - 17

divide 5 both sides

5x = -10

simplify

5x/5 = -10/5

x = -2

Necker answered Apr 25, 2021

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