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X-(-7) = -10 as an addition equation​

User Ellet
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Answer: x=-17

Explanation:

Given

x-(-7)=-10

Expand Parenthesis (REMEMBER to change signs)

x+7=-10

Subtract 7 on both sides

x+7-7=-10-7

x=-17

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User Hollywood
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x - (-7) = -10

x + 7 = -10

x = -10 - 7

x = -17
User Matthias Oertel
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