James W.
asked 07/03/18the difference between -12 and a number, x, is 20
i keep getting -44 when trying to solve for x, but that's incorect am i doing something wrong does the equation have no solution
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Tracey M. answered 07/03/18
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Hi James,
-12 -x = 20 move x to the other side of the equation
-12 = 20 + x subtract 20 from both sides
-32 = x
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James W.
07/03/18