Question

What is the solution set for the open sentence with the given replacement set?
17 – x = 9, {5, 6, 7, 8}

A.
5

B.
6

C.
7

D.
8

Answer 1

in my time they called this "solve for\(x\)"

Answer 2

yes lol

Answer 3

\[17-x=9\] solve in two steps
a) subtract \(17\) from both sides then
b) change the sign of both sides

Answer 4

this question goes right in the "bad math" pile, to be compiled in a book soon

Answer 5

?

Answer 6

17-x=9
17-x=9-17=-8
So, the answer is 8
17-8=9

Answer 7

thx gigirained

Answer 8

no probs