Question

What is the solution to this equation?

x+17 = 25
OA. x=9
B. x = 42
OC. x=8
OD. x = 12

Answer 1

C. x=8

Explanation:

x + 17 = 25

Then

x + 17 - 17 = 25 - 17 (we subtract 17 from both sides in order to isolate x)

Then

x = 8