what is 17 and 5 over 8= -2(x+15)
We have: \(17\frac{5}{8}=-2(x+15)\)
Express the left-hand side as an improper fraction: \(\frac{141}{8}=-2(x+15)\)
Divide both sides by -2: \(x+15=-\frac{141}{16}\)
Subtract 15 from both sides: \(x =-15-\frac{141}{16}=-23\frac{13}{16}\)
