Question

Solve.

–5 = 12 + x

17
–17
7
–7

Answer 1

What's -5 minus 12?

Answer 2

7 i know that but im thinking its a -7 so im trying to figure out if its positive or negative

Answer 3

i believe the answer is D but cant help to look at C also

Answer 4

The answer is -17.

Answer 5

but u said -5 minus 17

Answer 6

and theres already addition so i changed the sign to subtraction which got me -7

Answer 7

I typed 5 minus 12, not 17. :)

When you have an addition sign AND a negative #, you don't change the signs. You keep everything the same!

Answer 8

i mean 12 sorry im thinking about to many things at once

Answer 9

It's cool, the answer is -17.

Answer 10

okay thank you very much do you think u could help me with some more

Answer 11

No, sorry I'm taking a Math Exam.