Question

1) Solve for x.

x+23=−22



2) Solve for a.

a+(−1.3)=−4.5

Answer 1

1 ) x 23 = -22

equals: x = -45

2 ) a + (-1.3) = 4.5

equals: a = -3.2

Answer 2

x+23=-22
-23 -23

x=-45

a+(-1.3)=-4.5

or

a-1.3+-4.5
+1.3 +1.3

a=3.2