Question

Solve for x. x + 47 = -23

Answer 1

-70

Explanation:

x = -23 - 47

x = -70

-70 + 47 = -23

Answer 2

x+47=-23

move +47 to the other side to get x by itself

sign changes from +47 to -47

x+47-47=-23-47

x=-23-47

x=-70

answer: x=-70