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To solve -83 = -16 + x, which of the following could you do to both sides of the equation

User Shivaun
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Answer: add 16 to each side to find the answer of -67=x

Explanation:

Because you need to add 16 to each side to find x

-83+16=-16+16+x

-67=x

User Ricardoorellana
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Answer:

add 16 to each side

Explanation:

You could add 16 to each side.

-83 = -16 + x

+16 +16

-67 = x

x = -67

Therefore, you now have your solution just by adding 16 to each side.

User Binabik
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