SOLUTION: How do solve the missing numbers of signed numbers in equations? Example: a) -19+x=2 b)x-13-12=10

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Question 275051: How do solve the missing numbers of signed numbers in equations?
Example:
a) -19+x=2
b)x-13-12=10

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)

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Answer:

So the solution is





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b)
Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver


Start with the given equation.



Combine like terms on the left side.



Add to both sides.



Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:

So the solution is


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