x – 15 = -17 Need Hell ASAP Algebra Quiz!

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given:

x - 15 = 17

Determine the value of x.

Solution:

In order to determine the value of x, we simply transpose -15 on the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note, that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

x - 15 = 17

x = 17 + 15

x = 32

Final answer:

x = 32