-45 = x + (-3) + 50

Question

whats the answer 

Answer 1

Hello David,

 

The easiest way to solve this equation is to simplify it then find x

 

-45 = x + (-3) + 50

 

Step 1:    -45 = X - 3 + 50       (multiply the positive sign outside the parentheses by the sign inside the parenthesis, +*- = -)

 

Step 2: -45 = X + 47 ( subtract 3 from the 50)

 

Step 3: -45 - 47 = X + 47 - 47 (subtract 47 from both sides)

 

answer: -92 = X