Answer:
[tex]x=\frac{-222}{137} \approx -1.62[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]23(6x+9)-x-2=-17\\[/tex] expand the bracket
[tex]138x+207-x-2=-17[/tex] collect terms
[tex]137x=-222[/tex] rearrange for x
[tex]x=\frac{-222}{137}[/tex]
