Question

17x -8x -9 = 76 - 40

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

17x - 8x - 9 = 76 - 40

9x - 9 = 36

+9 +9

9x = 45

/9 /9

x = 5

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

17x -8x -9 = 76 - 40

17x -8x = 76 - 40 + 9

9x = 45

x = 45/9

x=5