Answer:
Explanation:
5(x-7)+3 = -17
5 will be multiplied by the whole statement in the bracket
{5(x)+5(-7)}+3 = -17
5x-35+3 = -17
5x-32 = -17
we move (-32) to the other side so it can be added/subtracted from (-17)
(-32) to the other side of equation will become +32
5x = -17+32
5x = 15
5 is being multiplied with x, we move it to theother side so it can be divided by 15
x = 15/5
x = 3
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