Question

What integer makes the following subtraction sentence true?

-1 - __ = -7

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

-1 - x = -7

add 1 to both sides

-x=-6

divide both sides by -1

x=6

So, the integer that would make this statement true is 6. Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

-6 or in your case since the negative sign is present 6

Explanation:

-1-6=-7