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To solve the equation, you need to isolate the variable x.
Let's start by adding 13 to both sides of the equation:
17 + 13 = -13 - 8x + 13
30 = -8x
Next, divide both sides by -8 to solve for x:
(30) / (-8) = (-8x) / (-8)
-15/4 = x
So, the solution to the equation is x = -15/4 or -3.75.