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What number do we use to replace the (a) a-(-19)= -12
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What number do we use to replace the (a) a-(-19)= -12

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Answer:

-31

Explanation:

We write the equation out


a-(-19)=-12

Distribute the -1


a+19=-12

Subtract the 19 on both sides


a=-31

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