Question

What will I get for this 16 + x = 12

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

16 + x = 12

16 - 16 + x = 12 - 16

x = -4

Answer 2

First step: subtract 16 from both sides to get x=12-16

Second step: simplify to x= -4

Third step: fill it back into the equation to check, 16 + -4 = 12, and 12=12 this is a true statement