SOLUTION: Fill in the parentheses so that the equation is correct. 13+ ( )= -4

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Question 343595: Fill in the parentheses so that the equation is correct.
13+ ( )= -4
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, solver91311:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source):
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Replace the parenthesis with 'x' for now to get

Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

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Answer:

So the answer is

This means that the number that goes in the parenthesis is -17

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
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Replace the parentheses with .

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Multiply both sides by -1.

You will see that is equal to some value. That is the value that goes into the parentheses.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it