Question

Solve for the variable. a - 16 = -10

Answer 1

You want to isolate 'a'

To do this, you need to move that -16 over to the other side.

So you do what to both sides to do this?

Answer 2

- -16

Answer 3

good, you can subtract -16 or you can add 16 to both sides

Answer 4

So

a - 16 = -10

a - 16+16 = -10+16

a = 6

Answer 5

... In order for it to become negative you need (a) to be less than 10.

Answer 6

@Aurora-Borealis and @jim_thompson5910 thank you guys really helped me out .

Answer 7

you're welcome