Question

Solve the equation -5 - ____ = 25

Answer 1

-5 - x = 25

add -5 to both sides

-x=-20

x=20

Answer 2

Explanation:

-5 - z = 25 Add 5 to both sides of the equation

-5+5 - x = 25 + 5

-x = 30 Multiply both sides by -1

-x*-1 = 30*-1

x = - 30