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Kirinriki asked Oct 4, 2022

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Solve the equation for x.

x-17=-5

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Kirinriki asked Oct 4, 2022

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Answer: 12

Step-by-step explanation:

add 17 to both sides

x = -5 + 17 = 12

Ahdee answered Oct 5, 2022

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Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 17 = -5

x = -5 + 17

x = 12

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