Question

Two step equations x−17/3=−3

Answer 1

`\boxed {x = (8)/(3)}`

Explanation:

Solve for the value of
`x`:

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

-Add both sides by
`(17)/(3)` and convert
`-3` to a fraction
`-(9)/(3)`:

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

`x = -(9)/(3) + (17)/(3)`

-Since both
`-(9)/(3)` and
`(17)/(3)` have the same denominator, then you would add the numerators:

`x = (-9 + 17)/(3)`

`\boxed {x = (8)/(3)}`

Therefore, the value of
`x` is
`(8)/(3)`.