Question

Solve for x:

x - 9 = 17

Question 4 options:

8


26


-26


-8

Answer 1

Answer: B. 26. x=26 and 26=x *The answer should be positive sign.*

Explanation:

addition property of equality is adding the same number to both sides of an equation does not change the equation.

a+c=b+c

add by 9 both sides of an equation.

x-9+9=17+9

simplify by equation.

17+9=26

x=26 and 26=x

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Answer 2

26

Explanation:

x-9=17

add 9 to both sides

x=26