Question

65 less than a number equals -49​

Answer 1

The answer is 16

Explanation:

-49 + 65 = 16

Since it says 65 less than a number the equation would look like ?-65= -49. What I did was add -49 to 65 and I got 16.

Answer 2

x-65=-49 (x=16)

Explanation:

65 less (_-65)

than a number (x)

equals -49 (=-49)

combined x-65=-49

extra part: -49+65=16