Question

What is the value of x if 17-3(x+9)=50

Answer 1

17-3x+27=50 then -3x = 6 so x = -2

Answer 2

-31 1/3

Explanation:

17-3(x+9)=50

-17 -17

-3(x+9)=67

divide by -3

x+9=-22 1/3

-9 -9

x=-31 1/3