Question

What is 3d + 8 = 2d - 17 its a equation

Answer 1

3d+8=2d-17
-2d -2d
__________
d+8=-17
-8 -8
__________
d=-25

Answer 2

3d + 8 = 2d - 17

Subtract 8 from both sides.

3d = 2d - 17 - 8

Subtract 2d from both sides.

3d - 2d = -17 - 8

Simplify.

d = -25

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