Answer:
x=4
Explanation:
To solve, we need to isolate the variable, x by getting all the numbers to one sides and the variables to the other
8x-3=3x+17
Subtract 3x from both sides
8x-3x-3=3x-3x+17
5x-3=17
Add 3 to both sides
5x-3+3=17+3
5x=20
Divide both sides by 5
5x/5=20/5
x=4