Question

-12x - 17 = -89

Explanation:

Step1: Add 17 to both sides

$-12x - 17 + 17 = -89 + 17$
$-12x = -72$

Step2: Divide by -12 on both sides

$\frac{-12x}{-12} = \frac{-72}{-12}$
$x = 6$

Answer:

$x = 6$