Question

Is the answer -17 or -11

Answer 1

Maneuvering an equals sign

Concept

Learn the rules and implications of moving numbers across an equals sign to combine like terms.

Utilization

When you move a negative number across an equals sign (in incredibly linear equations), you should always add it, the inverse (subtract) goes for positive numbers.

$-3+x = -14\\x = -14 + 3\\x = -11$

Answer

x = -11