How to solve -12x+20=-17x-20

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$-12x+20=-17x-20$$

Solve for x

$x=-8$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Add $17x$ to both sides.

$$-12x+20+17x=-20$$

Combine $-12x$ and $17x$ to get $5x$.

$$5x+20=-20$$

Subtract $20$ from both sides.

$$5x=-20-20$$

Subtract $20$ from $-20$ to get $-40$.

$$5x=-40$$

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x=\frac{-40}{5}$$

Divide $-40$ by $5$ to get $-8$.

$$x=-8$$

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