What does x - (-3) = 17 equal?

Will Buffington asked Dec 22, 2022

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Will Buffington asked Dec 22, 2022

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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

two negatives become a positive so the equation is now

x + 3 = 17

subtract 3 from both sides, giving you 14

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