Can you explain to me how you got this answer: 6x - 5 = -17 solution is x = -2. this is the answer?

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User: Can you explain to me how you got this answer: 6x - 5 = -17 solution is x = -2. this is the answer?

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alfred123

6x - 5 = -17

6x = -17 + 5

6x = -12

x = -12/6

x = -2

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