Question

If x - 5 = 17, then what is the value of x? A) 22 B) 12 C) 20 D) 15

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

given

x - 5 = 17 ( isolate x on the left side by adding 5 to both sides )

x - 5 + 5 = 17 + 5 , that is

x = 22