Question

Determine the value of x in the equation below.

16 - (x + 5) = 5​

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

16-(x+5)=15

1. open the bracket using 1 as an invisible number after the minus sign
2. 16-x+5=15
3. You move -x to cross the equality sign and it change to +
4. 16+5-15 =x
5. +15 change to -15 because of the equality sign
6. 21-15=6
7. x=6