Question

X-17 over 3 = -3 both 17 and x are over three

Answer 1

x= 8

Explanation:

`(x-17)/(3)=-3`

Multiply both sides by 3.

`(3\left(x-17\right))/(3)=3\left(-3\right)`

x-17 = -9

Add 17 to both sides.

x - 17 + 17 = -9 + 17

x=8