Question

8 − a = 17. What does a equal?

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

subtract 8 from both sides. divide -1 by both sides it gives you -9. When put into the equation the two negatives make a positive and you add 8 + 9 which gives u 17.

Answer 2

a = -9

Explanation:

8 - a = 17

8 -17 = a

-9 = a