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17-12-\left(-x\right)=3+3-2
To find the opposite of 12-x, find the opposite of each term.
17-12+x=3+3-2
The opposite of -x is x.
5+x=3+3-2
Subtract 12 from 17 to get 5.
5+x=6-2
Add 3 and 3 to get 6.
5+x=4
Subtract 2 from 6 to get 4.
x=4-5
Subtract 5 from both sides.
x=-1
Subtract 5 from 4 to get -1.