Question

What is the solution to 89+k=-42

Answer 1

Subtract 89 from -42. k=-131

Answer 2

89+k=-42

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
89+k=-42

We move all terms containing k to the left and all other terms to the right.
+1k=-42-89

We simplify left and right side of the equation.
+1k=-131

We divide both sides of the equation by 1 to get k.
k=-131.