Step-by-step explanation:
2x - 17 = - 53
2x = - 53 + 17
2x = - 36
x = - 36/2
x = - 18
Answer:
x = -18
2x - 17 = -53
+17 = + 17 Add 17 to both sides
2x = -36
x = -36 ÷ 2 Divide by 2
