Can you please check to see if this is correct:
-5 = x-(-17)
After doing my work I got x = -22
Checking . . .
-5 = -22 + 17
Yep. You're right again!
thanks
To check if your answer is correct, we can substitute the value of x back into the equation and see if both sides are equal.
The given equation is:
-5 = x - (-17)
Now, substitute x = -22:
-5 = -22 - (-17)
Next, simplify the expression on the right side:
-5 = -22 + 17
Finally, sum the numbers on the right side:
-5 = -5
Since both sides of the equation are equal, your answer is correct. The solution to the equation is x = -22.