Question

Solve for x.
−x+8=−9
Enter your answer as a number, like this: 42

Answer 1

x=17

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Explanation:

Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation

-x+8=9

-x+8-8=9-8

Simplify

Subtract the numbers

x= -17

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

x= 17

-x/-1= -17/-1

Simplify

Cancel terms that are both in the numerator and denominator

Divide the numbers

x = 17