X - (-20) = 5
When you subtract a negative, change it to addition:
X + 20 = 5
Subtract 20 from both sides:
X = -15
Answer:
[tex]\boxed{x=-15}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]x-(-20)=5[/tex]
[tex]\sf Distribute \ negative \ sign.[/tex]
[tex]x+20=5[/tex]
[tex]\sf Subtract \ 20 \ from \ both \ sides.[/tex]
[tex]x+20-20=5-20[/tex]
[tex]x=-15[/tex]
