To solve the equation \( 17 = -5x - 23 \), follow these steps: 1. **Add 23 to both sides** to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 17 + 23 = -5x \] \[ 40 = -5x \] 2. **Divide both sides by -5** to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{40}{-5} \] \[ x = -8 \] So, the solution is \( x = -8 \).

17<-5x-23

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To solve the equation \( 17 = -5x - 23 \), follow these steps:

Add 23 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):

\[ 17 + 23 = -5x \]

\[ 40 = -5x \]
Divide both sides by -5 to solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{40}{-5} \]

\[ x = -8 \]

So, the solution is \( x = -8 \).

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