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Negative 11 what equals negative 3

User Johny Pie
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Answer:

−8

Explanation:

-11 -x= -3

−11−x=−3

−11+−x=−3

−x−11=−3

Step 2: Add 11 to both sides.

−x−11+11=−3+11

−x=8

Step 3: Divide both sides by -1.

−x

−1

=

8

−1

x=−8

User David Beech
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If you are asking what makes it -3, then -11 + 8 = -3.

Hope this helps and have a nice day! o/

User Farzam
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