Determine If the Given Solution Is Correct

question 95

Multiple Choice

Determine if the given solution is correct. If it is not, find the solution.
-Is -5 the solution to -16 - 8 = x - 17?

• A)yes
• B)no; x = -41
• C)no; x = -25
• D)no; x = -7

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