Question

Solve for the variable. 5 - x = 16

Answer 1

what grade are you in?

Answer 2

6th.

Answer 3

ok thats understandable... you want to isolate x to one side of the equation

Answer 4

Ok.

Answer 5

X= -11.

Answer 6

and you want to move 5 to the other side to make x along

Answer 7

alone*

Answer 8

Ok.

Answer 9

since 5 is positive... you would SUBTRACT 5 from itself.. AND 5 from 16

Answer 10

11.

Answer 11

Thank you! You are the first person that told me HOW to do it.