a/ x - ( 17 - x ) = x + 3
=> x - 17 + x = x + 3
=> 2. x - 17 = x + 3
=> 2. x - x = 3 + 17
=> x = 20
b/ - ( x + 12 ) + 35 = - 47
=> -x - 12 + 35 = -47
=> -x + 23 = -47
=> -x = -47 - 23 = -70
=> x = 70
c/ 15 - ( x + 32 ) = - 11
=> x + 32 = 15 - (-11) = 15 + 11 = 26
=> x = 26 - 32 = -6