Question Solve the equation x=217Alternative Form x=8.5 Evaluate 5x−40=x−6Move the expression to the left side 5x−40−x=−6Move the expression to the right side 5x−x=−6+40Add and subtract More Steps Evaluate 5x−xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (5−1)xSubtract the numbers 4x 4x=−6+40Add and subtract 4x=34Divide both sides 44x=434Divide the numbers x=434Solution x=217Alternative Form x=8.5 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 2x=17 Evaluate 5x−40=x−6Move the variable to the left side 4x−40=−6Move the constant to the right side 4x=34Solution 2x=17 Show Solution Graph