Question

Find the value of x that makes a true statement.



17 + x = 3 + 17


A 0


B 1


C 2


D 3

Answer 1

Answer:D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer is D.
Subtract the 17 from the left side to isolate the x variable and subtract it from the right side too. Whatever you do to one side of an equation you must do the other.

Once you subtract 17 from the right side you are left with x = 3