Question

Solve for x x-23=17 NEED TO KNOW FAST PLEASE!!!!

Answer 1

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Explanation:

`\sf{x - 23 = 17}`

Move constant to right hand side and change it's sign

`\sf{x = 17 + 23}`

Add the numbers

`\sf{x = 40}`

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Answer 2

x = 40

Explanation:

Adding 23 to both sides gives us:

x - 23 + 23 = 17 + 23

x = 40