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    4. x+14=-12
    x+14=-12

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      -26

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        -26

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          x+14=-12


          Get (x) to itself on the left side. So, do the opposite of addition which is subtraction, and subtract 14 from the left and right side.


          x + 14 - 14 = -12 - 14


          x = -12 - 14 


          Note:  A minus sign in front of a positive number makes that number negative. So, you will add the numbers.  -12 + -14 = -26


          Answer:  x = -26


          Check answer:  Put (-26) in place of (x) in the problem.


          -26 + 14 = -12


          Note:  A negative number plus a positive number is negative/positive depending which number is bigger. You will subtract.


          -26 + 14 =  -12


              -12       =  -12

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