Question

What is the solution to this problem

x-17= -5

Answer 1

Explanation:

I'm pretty sure that you have to add 17 on both sides to keep the final number, not negative.

So like:

x-17=-5

+17 +17

x-0=12

and because 0 is nothing really, x=12

Answer 2

Hi

X-17 = -5

X = -5+17

X = 12