SOLUTION: 16 = n - (-4) is this right? 16 = n + (-4) 16+ -4 = n n =20

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Question 14030:
16 = n - (-4) is this right?
16 = n + (-4)
16+ -4 = n
n =20

Answer by LilSkittleMd(119)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16=n-(-4) when multiplying 2 negatives you get a positive, so this becomes
16=n+4
12=n

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