Question

What is the answer to 5+x=-9

Answer 1

5+x=-9

Use the subtractive property of equality to isolate x.

5+x=-9

-5 -5

x=-14

The value that satisfies x is -14. You can check your work by substituting x as -14 and checking if the equation is satisfied.

5+x=-9

x=-14

5+(-14)=-9

5-14=-9

-9=-9

the answer is correct. Succinctly, x=-14.

Answer 2

Subtract -9 by 5 and x should be -14.