-17+5x=5(x-5)+8
Let's solve the equation step by step.
-17 + 5x = 5(x - 5) + 8
First, distribute the 5 on the right side of the equation:
-17 + 5x = 5x - 25 + 8
Combine like terms:
-17 + 5x = 5x - 17
Subtract 5x from both sides to isolate the constant term:
-17 + 5x - 5x = 5x - 17 - 5x
Simplify:
-17 = -17
This equation is true for all values of x. Therefore, x can be any real number.