Question

X - (-20) = 5 _________________

Answer 1

X - (-20) = 5

When you subtract a negative, change it to addition:

X + 20 = 5

Subtract 20 from both sides:

X = -15

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{x=-15}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$x-(-20)=5$

$\sf Distribute \ negative \ sign.$

$x+20=5$

$\sf Subtract \ 20 \ from \ both \ sides.$

$x+20-20=5-20$

$x=-15$