Question

The sum of a number and -6 is 4. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer: x=10

Explanation:

Let x = the number

Solve:

p + (-6) = 4

p + (-6) - (-6) = 4 - (-6)

Answer 2

Answer: x=10

Explanation:

Let x = the number

Solve:

x + (-6) = 4

Subtract -6 on both sides ( or as add 6 on both sides)

x + (-6) - (-6) = 4 - (-6)

x=10