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

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Answer:

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

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