Question

If 2x -3(x +4)=-17, then x=

Answer 1

2x -3x - 12 = -17
-x -12 = -17
-x = -5
x = 5

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Answer 2

2x -3(x +4)=-17
2x - 3x -12 =-17
-1x - 12 =-17
       +12  +12 
       -1x = -5
     x = 5