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What is the answer to the math problem 17-12=8+?

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Answer:

Explanation:

17 - 12 = 8 + x

5 = 8 + x

5 - 8 = x

-3 = x

17 - 12 = 8 + (-3)

User Alanpatchi
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17 -12 = 8 + x

(x= to the unknown number)

17 - 12 = 8 + x = 5

8 + x = 5

8 - 8 + x = 5 - 8

x = 5 - 8

x = -3

Hope this helps!

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