Question

What should be added to both sides of this equation to solve for the variable?
x + 14 = -12

Answer 1

You add -14

Answer 2

Look at my explanation for your last problem and tell me what you think it should be

Answer 3

Basically subtract 14 from both sides.

Answer 4

Yes you always "Add" a negative or positive of the number to make the arithmetic work out on more complicated problem. You want to do this to any number without a letter variable following it.