Question

one step equations with (positive) whole numbers
score: 5/7 penalty: 1 off
question
find the value of x in the equation below.
17 = x + 8
answer attempt 1 out of 2
x =

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 8 from both sides

$17 - 8 = x + 8 - 8$

Step2: Simplify to solve for x

$9 = x$

Answer:

$x=9$