Step 1: Let's solve the following equation:
5 (x + 2) + 17 = 8 + 51
5x + 10 + 17 = 59
5x + 27 = 59
Step 2: Subtracting 27 at both sides:
5x + 27 - 27 = 59 - 27
5x = 32
Step 3: Dividing by 5 at both sides:
5x/5 = 32/5
x = 6.4
Step 4: The correct solution is x = 6.4