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Solve the equation.

x/-2-17=-7

A.) 48

B.) –2

C.) 14

D.) –20

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Answer: the answer is D.

x/-2 - 17 = -7 (subtract both sides by -17)
x/-2 = 10 (multiply both sides by -2)
x = -20
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