Question

Solve for x: x-17 =-29

Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

when performing x-17=-29, you first have to do the inverse of -17 in order to isolate x. Therefore, your would +17 to the left side of the equation (x-17) resulting in only the letter x being left on that side. Then you would have to add the 17 to the other side of the equation resulting in x=-29+17 which will then result in x=12.

Answer 2

x = - 12

Explanation:

Given

x - 17 = - 29 ( add 17 to both sides )

x = - 12