-17 -5(X+3) = 3x solve
-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