Answer :
-17 -5 (x + 3) = 3x Use the Distributive Property
-17 -5x - 15 = 3x Combine like terms (-17 and -15)
-32 - 5x = 3x Add 32 to both sides
-5x = 3x + 32 Subtract 3x from both sides
-8x = 32 Divide both sides by -8
x = -4
-17 -5x - 15 = 3x Combine like terms (-17 and -15)
-32 - 5x = 3x Add 32 to both sides
-5x = 3x + 32 Subtract 3x from both sides
-8x = 32 Divide both sides by -8
x = -4