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OpenStudy (tystar123):

To solve -83 = -16 + x, which of the following could you do to both sides of the equation? Add 16. Subtract 16. Multiply by -16. Divide by -16.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Recall your goal is to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

we want x alone

OpenStudy (tystar123):

whats the answer

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

the answer is what operation will "undo" the "-16 + " in -83 = -16 + x.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

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