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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