Question 255464
find a number that is 38 less than opposite
:
Let x = "a number"
then
-x = "it's opposite"
:
x = -x - 38
x + x = -38
2x = -38
x = {{{(-38)/2}}}
x = -19
:
:
Check solution in original equation:
-19 = -(-19) - 38
-19 = +19 - 38
-19 = -19