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If I know that, for example, -x is equal to 5, how can I find out what x is?

Guest Feb 2, 2016

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If I know that, for example, -x is equal to 5, how can I find out what x is?

Well put it into an equation:

-x=5 just reverse the signs on both sides

x=-5 technically, you multiply both sides by -1.

Guest Feb 2, 2016

Guest · Answer 1 · 2016-02-02T09:02:19

If I know that, for example, -x is equal to 5, how can I find out what x is?

Well put it into an equation:

-x=5 just reverse the signs on both sides

x=-5 technically, you multiply both sides by -1.

SpawnofAngel · Answer 2 · 2016-02-02T09:03:07

The guest is correct

Good Job!