Answer
x + 14
Work Step by Step
1. By the commutative property of addition:
(-3 + x) + 17 = (x - 3) + 17
2. By the associative property of addition:
(x - 3) + 17 = x + (-3 + 17)
3. Add:
x + (-3 + 17) = x + 14
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Properties of Real Numbers - Practice - Page 67: 5
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