Question

How do you solve `x-(-74)=-22`?

Answer 1

`x=-96`

Explanation:

Write as:`" "x-1(-74)=-22`

Multiply what is inside the brackets by (-1) giving:

`x+74=-22`

Subtract `color(red)(74)` from both sides

`color(green)(x+74color(red)(-74)=-22color(red)(-74)`

`x=-96`