2007-07-22 16:09:18 · 12 answers · asked by brickcity_da 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Subtract 8 from both sides. That leaves the equation as x=17-8. So what is 17-8? Feel free to use your toes if you run out of fingers. (Joke, not meant as an insult.)
2007-07-22 16:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by CoasterGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly you do the opposite of the sign. In this case, it is x+8=17 you would have to do 17-8=9 therefore x=9.
2007-07-22 16:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by Austrian Theorist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x=9
2007-07-22 16:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by kkminnie17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x=9
2007-07-22 16:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by furious rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x + 8 = 17
- 8 - 8
x = 9
2007-07-22 16:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by cbkcwilliams 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17-8=9 therfore x = 9
2007-07-22 16:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by Tessica R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x + 8 = 17
x = 9
2007-07-23 08:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
subtract 8 from both sides. x = 9
2007-07-22 16:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9. Hey any grade 1 can answer this. I can't believe I'm answering this... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
2007-07-22 16:20:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
such a easy question
2007-07-22 16:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by kevin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋