Question

Solve the equations below for x. Please show your math work step by step.

Part (a): x+(-4)=10 Part (b): 2x −10=−24

Part a: x+(-4)=10 part b: 2X-10 =-24

Answer 1

x = 14 x = - 7

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 14 and x = - 7

Explanation:

Not that + (- ) = -

(a)

x + (- 4) = 10, that is

x - 4 = 10 ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 14

(b)

2x - 10 = - 24 ( add 10 to both sides )

2x = - 14 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = - 7