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

Question

Responses

41
41

7
7

−41
negative 41

−7

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 is \( x = -41 \).

The correct response is: −41.