Question

Type the integer that makes the following subtraction sentence true:

–8 −
= –17

Answer 1

To solve the subtraction sentence \(-8 - x = -17\), we need to isolate \(x\).

Starting with the original equation, we can add \(x\) to both sides and also add 17 to both sides:

\[
-8 = -17 + x
\]

Now add 17 to both sides:

\[
-8 + 17 = x
\]

Calculating the left side:

\[
9 = x
\]

So, the integer that makes the subtraction sentence true is:

\[
\boxed{9}
\]