How do you solve #-18= x - 14#?

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Mia
Nov 20, 2016

#x=-4#

Explanation:

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Move the integers to one side and unknowns to the second side.
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Add the integers .
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How to add integers?
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If the integers are of like signs then we add them.
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#Ex1: color(blue)(-3-7=-10)" " Ex2: color(blue)(+3+7=+10)#
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Integers of different signs are subtracted , the result takes the sign of the greater.
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#Ex: -3color(red)+7=color(red)+4" " Ex2: +3color(red)-7=color(red)-4#
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Solving the equation:
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#-18 + 14 =x#
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#-4 = x#

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