Question

Write an equation to represent the following: If the opposite of 16 is

added to a number, the result will be negative 5.

Answer 1

-16+x=-5
-16 is the opposite of 16
X is the unknown number( variable)
-5 is the result

Answer 2

Explanation:

x + (-16) = - 5

Add 16 to both the sides.

x + (-16) + 16 = -5 + 16

x + 0 = 11

x = 11