x+(-17)=-5

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Solution for x+(-17)=-5 equation: 


Simplifying
x + (-17) = -5
x + -17 = -5

Reorder the terms:
-17 + x = -5

Solving
-17 + x = -5

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + x = -5 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + x = -5 + 17
x = -5 + 17

Combine like terms: -5 + 17 = 12
x = 12

Simplifying
x = 12

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