Question

X - (-20) = 5 _________________

Answer 1

`\boxed{x=-15}`

Explanation:

`x-(-20)=5`

`\sf Distribute \ negative \ sign.`

`x+20=5`

`\sf Subtract \ 20 \ from \ both \ sides.`

`x+20-20=5-20`

`x=-15`

Answer 2

X - (-20) = 5

When you subtract a negative, change it to addition:

X + 20 = 5

Subtract 20 from both sides:

X = -15