Answer:
17(9−x)−50=52
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
17(9−x)−50=52
(17)(9)+(17)(−x)+−50=52(Distribute)
153+−17x+−50=52
(−17x)+(153+−50)=52(Combine Like Terms)
−17x+103=52
−17x+103=52
Step 2: Subtract 103 from both sides.
−17x+103−103=52−103
−17x=−51
Step 3: Divide both sides by -17.
-17x ÷ -17
-51 ÷ -17
x = 3