Question

Chosse the replacement for x that makes the equation a true statement.

16x+35=-93.

-8,
-12,
-6,
-10

Answer 1

Explanation:

16 times -8 which would be -128

-128+35 would be -93

So on the second one u are really subtracting -128 and 35 because then u would get -93

Answer 2

x=-8

Explanation:

16x+35 = -93

subtract 35 from each side

16x = -93 -35

16x = -128

divide each side by 16

x = -128/16

x=-8