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masterfy24
x = -8.5 is the answer. Just add +1 to both sides, and divide -2x and 17 by -2.
Artecus
16 = -2x - 1

add one on both sides

17 = -2x
divide on both sides

17/-2= -8.5
x= -8.5

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