SOLUTION: the sum of 84 + x over 2 = -36 please...

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Question 509610: the sum of 84 + x over 2 = -36
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Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x?
%2884%2Bx%29%2F2+=+-36 Multiply both sides by 2.
84%2Bx+=+-72 Subtract 84 from both sides.
x+=+-156