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Can anyone explain how they solve this math problem step by step in detail I really wanna learn how to do this

Can anyone explain how they solve this math problem step by step in detail I really-example-1
User Svetlozar
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Answer:

-17 + x = -33

+17 +17

____________

x = -16

Explanation:

Add opposite sign number to both sides of equation and find it.

or simply move. -17 to other side of equal sign and inverse the operation and solve

-17 + x = -33

x= -33+17

x= -16

User Cpl
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\\ \sf\longmapsto -17+x=-33


\\ \sf\longmapsto x=-33+17


\\ \sf\longmapsto x=-16

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