How to solve 4122-?=373

Just looking at this algebra problem, you can infer that the answer is going to be a positive b/c of the neg variable.

1) subtract 4122 from 373

-? = - 3749

2) You can't have a neg variable so you multi with neg one

Making your answer pos 3749

Since you don't know 4122 - what will give you 373 you have to:

1) Add 4122 and 373 together

2) that will give you 4495

3) so 4495 is your answer