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18 July, 14:49

Write an equation to represent the following: If the opposite of 16 is

added to a number, the result will be negative 5.

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  1. 18 July, 15:49
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    x + (-16) = - 5

    Add 16 to both the sides.

    x + (-16) + 16 = - 5 + 16

    x + 0 = 11

    x = 11
  2. 18 July, 15:55
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    -16+x=-5

    -16 is the opposite of 16

    X is the unknown number (variable)

    -5 is the result
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