My equation is (3x-7)+17x= -52

(3x-7)+17x=-52

3x-7+17x=-52

3x+17x=-45

20x=-45

X=-2.25

Take -7 onto the other side of the equation

3x+17x=-45

Add the x's together

20x=-45

Divide through by 20 to get x on its own:

x=-45 over 20

This can be simplified to -9 over 4

The question is how to solve for x.

The answer is use algebra and arithmetic.

x just means close! your welcome

My equation is (3x-7)+17x= -52