Question

What value of x makes the equation below true? -26 = 60 + x

Answer 1

x = -86

Explanation:

60+ (-86)= -26

Answer 2

x = -86

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

-26 = 60 + x

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 60 on both sides: -86 = x
2. Rewrite: x = -86

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: -26 = 60 - 86
2. Subtract: -26 = -26

Here we see that -26 does indeed equal -26.

∴ x = -86 is the solution to the equation.