Question

Solve for the variable.
a - (-98) = -2

Answer 1

a=-100

Answer 2

\[a + 98 = -2 \implies a = -2-98 \implies a = -100\]

Answer 3

@powerangers69
Instead of giving the answer why not show how you got the solution

a -1(-98) = -2
a negative * a negative = a positive
so

a + 98 = -2

Answer 4

as anyone can type a problem into

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