Question

If
a + 86 = 48,
what is
a − 86?

Answer 1

a - 86 = -124

Explanation:

a + 86 = 48

a = 48 - 86

a = -38

Then:

a - 86 = -38 - 86

= -124

Answer 2

Answer:-48

Explanation:

a + 85 = 48

first we need to find what a

86-48=a

a=38

now we calculate

a-86?

38 - 86 = -48