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To solve the equation \(-4(2x+1)+4x+3=-17\), we'll start by distributing the \(-4\) on the left-hand side:
\[
-4(2x) - 4(1) + 4x + 3 = -17
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
-8x - 4 + 4x + 3 = -17
\]
Next, combine like terms:
\[
(-8x + 4x) + (-4 + 3) = -17
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
-4x - 1 = -17
\]
Now, add \(1\) to both sides of the equation:
\[
-4x - 1 + 1 = -17 + 1
\]
Which simplifies to:
\[
-4x = -16
\]
Now, divide both sides by \(-4\):
\[
x = 4
\]
Thus, the solution to the equation is:
\[
\boxed{4}
\]