Question

Solve for x. 17−x=36 −53 −19 19 53

Answer 1

`17-x=36`


`-x=36-17`


`-x=19`


`x=-19`

Answer 2

Answer: 19

Explanation:

The given equation is
`17-x=36`

To solve the given equation, we first subtract 17 on both sides of the above equation , we get

`17-x+17=36-17\\\\\Rightarrow\ -x=19`

Now, Multiply (-1 ) on both the sides of the above equation , we get

`x=19`

Hence, the value of x = 19