Question

-17 = x - 15? Need help ;-;

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

Step 1 :

Pulling out like terms :

1.1 Pull out like factors :

-2 - x = -1 • (x + 2)

Equation at the end of step 1 :

Step 2 :

Solving a Single Variable Equation :

2.1 Solve : -x-2 = 0

Add 2 to both sides of the equation :

-x = 2

Multiply both sides of the equation by (-1) : x = -2

Answer 2

X=-2

Explanation:

-17=x-15

-17+15=x

X=-2