Question

Can someone help me with this question please!
5-x=12

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

When subtracting negative numbers from positive it's like adding. The rules are a bit wonky I know haha. So your problem would look like this when "x" is solved:

5 - -7 = 12

Hope this helps and have a nice day!

Answer 2

x=-7

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides.

−x=12−5

Subtract 5 from 12 to get 7.

−x=7

Multiply both sides by −1.

x=−7