Question

What number + (−56)=12
How do I do this?

Answer 1

Missing number = 68

Explanation:

You can simply set up an equation like so:
`x+(-56)=12`.

Then, proceed to solve by isolating the x by itself.

x+(-56)=12

+56 +56 <--- Do the opposite operation on both sides to cancel the 56.

x=68

A quick pointer: A number plus a negative number is just subtracting so you can just work backwards.

Answer: 68.

Answer 2

Explanation:

x+(-56)=12

exclude "x"

x=56+12

x=68