Question

When negative five is subtracted from a number the result is 10. Find the number.

a.-5
b.15
c.5
d.-15​

Answer 1

c. 5

Explanation:

A. -5-(-5)=0

B. 15-(-5)=20

C. 5-(-5)=10

D. -15-(-5)= -10

all u do is plug in ur choices and see if the answer equals 10. if it does then that is your answer.

Answer 2

Option C, 5

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression

Negative five is subtracted from a number the result is 10

n - (-5) = 10

Step 2: Combine

n - (-5) = 10

n + 5 = 10

Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides

b + 5 - 5 = 10 - 5

n = 5

Answer: Option C, 5