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What is the solution to the equation x-16=-8

User Maxhugen
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Add 16 to both sides of the equation.

x = −8 + 16

Add − 8 and 16

x = 8

User Oleg Tarasov
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

8 minus 16 equals to a negative answer, resulting to -8.

User Cezarypiatek
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