What value of x makes the equation true?

–(9 + (–17)) = –9 + x

x =

Question

What value of x makes the equation true?
 
–(9 + (–17)) = –9 + x
 
                  x =

anonymous · Answer

@tkhunny  @Basher @Hotchellerae21

tkhunny · Answer

Have you considered simplifying the expressions and solving for the value?  Use your best Order of Operations.

anonymous · Answer

i keep getting 8 and -8

tkhunny · Answer

Well, only one is correct.  Are you more confident with one or the other?

–(9 + (–17)) = –9 + x

Parentheses

–(9 - 17) = –9 + x
–(-8) = –9 + x
8 = –9 + x

Add 9

8+9 = 9–9 + x
17 = x

Check it

–(9 + (–17)) =  -(9-17) = -(-8) = +8
–9 + x ==> -9+17 = +8

Done.

anonymous · Answer

it is 17 i took the assesment