Question

39 - x = -19
what is x

Answer 1

x = 58

Explanation:

given the equation

39 - x = - 19 ( subtract 39 from both sides )

39 - 39 - x = - 19 - 39 ( simplify both sides )

- x = - 58 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

- 1 × - x = - 1 × - 58 , that is

x = 58