Question

X-(-5)=-4

What does x equal

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

X = -4 + (-5) = -9

You can always move elements of equality to the other side by changing either their signs or applying opposite operator: addition <-> subtraction, multiplication <-> division

Answer 2

x = -9

Explanation:

x - ( - 5 ) = - 4

Distribute the negative sign

x - ( - 5 ) = - 4

x + 5 = -4

Inverse operations;

x + 5 = -4

-5 -5

x = -9