Question

Find 5-(-7) = 5+? What is the answer?

Answer 1

Answer:

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

5-(-7) = 5+ x

Distribute the negative 1

5 + -1*-7=5+x

5+7=5+x

Combine like terms (add 5 and 7)

12=5+x

Subtract 5 from both sides

7=x