helprightnow
helprightnow helprightnow
  • 13-09-2019
  • Mathematics
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x + 12 = -5. solve using subtraction property of equality.

I KNOW THAT THE ANSWER IS x = -17 BUT HOW DO YOU GET IT? please

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clairap
clairap clairap
  • 13-09-2019
Since is addition you do the opposite and subtract 12 from 12 and -5 then 12 cancels out and -5-12=-17
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davelin800
davelin800 davelin800
  • 13-09-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is a simpler way:

subtract 12 from the x side of the equation. do the same to the other side.

Now the equation looks like this x= -17

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