What is the solution of the equation x + 24 = −17?(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve the equation $x+24=-17$, you need to isolate $x$.

1. Subtract 24 from both sides of the equation:

$$x+24-24=-17-24$$

This simplifies to:

$$x=-41$$

So, the solution to the equation $x+24=-17$ is $x=-41$.