Question

What value of x makes the equation true?



–(9 + (–17)) = –9 + x

Answer 1

To solve this problem,
First compute the left side to equal a single numer
then add nine to both sides to get x by itself
and you should have your answer

Answer 2

1st, distribute the - sign (which means multiply by -1) on the left side:
-9 - (-17) = -9 + x
Negative # times negative # = positive #
-9 + 17 = -9 + x
Add -9 and 17 together from the left side of the equation:
8 = -9 + x
To get rid of the -9 from the right, add 9 to both sides (because -9 + 9 = 0):
17 = x

Answer 3

SO MY answer is 17 im confused ?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

You're right @sarai5