How do you solve #-( 1- 5x ) + 8= - 17+ 2x#?

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rey
May 10, 2018

x=8

Explanation:

-(1-5#x) + 8 = -17 + 2x#
distribute the negative: -1 + 5#x + 8 = -17 + 2x#
combine like terms: 5#x + 7 = -17 + 2x#
get the variables on the same side (subtract 2x from both sides): #3x + 7 = -17#
subtract 7: #3x = 24#
divide 3: #x = 8#

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