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X+5=-12

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Answer:

x = -17

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

x + 5 - (-12) = 0

Subtract both sides of the equation:

x = -17


So therefore, that is how you found your answer: x = -17

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Answer:

x=-17

Explanation:

addition property of equality is adding the same number to both sides of an equation does not change the equation.

subtraction property of equality is subtracting the same number from both sides of an equation does not change the equation.

subtract by 5 both sides of an equation.

x+5-5=-12-5

simplify.

-12-5=-17

12+5=17

x=-17

Hope this helps!

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