Question

Write and solve the equation to find the

value of x.
"The difference of a number x and ten
is negative four."
a) x + 10 = -4; x = 5
b) X- 10 = .4; x = 6
c) X- 10 = -4; x = -6
d) x + 10 = -4; x = -5

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

"Difference" refers to subtraction, so we know we have to do x minus 10.

The solution given in the problem is -4. So, x - 10 = -4. To solve this equation we add 10 to both sides to get the answer x=6.