x * 5 - 17 = -8
Simplify the equation.
5x - 17 = -8
Add 17 to both sides of the equation.
5x = 9
Divide both sides by 5.
x = 1.8
Answer:
1.8
Step-by-step explanation:
x *5 - 17=-8
collect like terms together
x *5=-8+17
x* 5=9
x * 5 =9
divide both side by 5
x = 9/5
x=1.8
