Question

x-17 over 3 = -3 both 17 and x are over three

Answer 1

Answer:

x= 8

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x-17}{3}=-3$

Multiply both sides by 3.

$\frac{3\left(x-17\right)}{3}=3\left(-3\right)$

x-17 = -9

Add 17 to both sides.

x - 17 + 17 = -9 + 17

x=8