How to do this problem 15: x +17 =32

SO x plus 17 are equal to 32. That means you know that 17 plus some unknown number can equal 32. To find this number, simply subtract 17 on both sides. This will get you x=15. Hope it helps.

X+17=32
Subtract 17 with 32 (32-17) which is equals to 15
So x=15