SOLUTION: Solve using the addition principle. -9 + x = -25 Help someone.

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Question 132256: Solve using the addition principle. -9 + x = -25
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-9%2Bx=-25 Start with the given equation



cross%28-9%2B9%29%2Bx=-25%2B9 Add 9 to both sides


x=-16 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-16