Question

8-3x=17 what does x equal

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Subtract 8 from both sides

8 - 3x - 8 = 17 - 8

-3x = 9

Step 2:  Divide both sides by -3

-3x / -3 = 9 / -3

x = -3

Answer: x = -3

Answer 2

Answer is -3
Steps:
17-8=9
-3x=9
9/-3=-3
x=-3