Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
If you are solving x then do this:
-2.3-5=x-17
First combine like term.
-7.3=x-17
Then add each side of the equation by 17 (we aren't subtracting because we are trying to get rid of -17 so to get rid of it we add by 17).
-7.3 +17 = x-17+17
9.7=x
