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

Responses

41
41

7
7

−41
negative 41

−7

1 answer

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 is \( x = -41 \).

The correct response is: −41.

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