Solve for the variable. -22 = x - 7

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shaik0124 · Answer

-22+7=x-7+7
x=-15

anonymous · Answer

I thought maybe to subtract 22 from 7. But that doesn't seem very...well right...

cgreenwade2000 · Answer

Because you are subtracting 7 from x, You actually want to add it on both sides of the equation.

anonymous · Answer

think of the equation like a balance... you want to get that " - 7"  off the right side, but to keep it balance, you have to add seven to both sides... on the right, -7 + 7 = 0, leaving x.

On the left, -22+7 = -15

anonymous · Answer

This is a miracle but I get it. x)~ LOL. Thanks guys!

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Don't make that see-saw fall left or right, keep it balanced by doing the same thing to both sides... :)  (silly example, but it can keep your mind focused)

anonymous · Answer

add 7 to the -22 to get -15 and the answer is  x= -15