Question

$17 - x = 5$
What is the value of x

Answer 1

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17-x = 5

-x = 5-17

-x = -12

x = 12

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Answer 2

$17 - x = 5$



♦ Add - 5 on both sides,

⏩ 17 - x - 5 = 5 - 5

⏩ 17 - 5 - x = 0

⏩ 12 - x = 0



♦ Add x on both sides,

⏩ 12 - x + x = x

▶ 12 = x




So, value of x is 12