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Solve for x: – 2x – 5 = x - 17 PLEASE HELP!

Solve for x: – 2x – 5 = x - 17 PLEASE HELP!
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Solve for x:
– 2x – 5 = x - 17
PLEASE HELP!

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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

-2x-5-x=-17

-3x-5-x=17

-3x=-17+5

-3x=-12

x=-12÷-3

x=4

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