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Find the solution of each equation

14 - x = 16


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X = -2 because a negative plus a negative equals a positive so the equation would turn into 14+2=16
User Akram Shahda
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14 - x = 16
Subtract 14 from both sides
-x = 2
Divide by -1 (since -x is equivalent to -1*x)
x = -2
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