Question

If -x = 20, then x = ?

Answer 1

Answer: x = -20

Explanation:

Question: If -x = 20, then x = ?

Multiply both sides of the equation by -1

(-1)(-x) = (-1)(20)

Simplify (remember that multiplying two negative numbers equals a positive number)

x = -20

Answer 2

`- x = 20 \\ so \: x \: will \: be \: = - 20`

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