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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Solve by algebraically.

Apply addition property of equality: Add 17 to each side.

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$\"\"$ (Apply additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Simplify) $\"\"$

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 25.

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

The solution is 6.8. $\"\"$

The root of the equation $\"\"$ is 6.8.