What is the answer to m + 4 = - 12

M + 4 = - 12

If you're trying to find m, subtract 4 to each side

m + 4 = - 12

m + 4 - 4 = - 12 - 4

The + 4 and - 4 cancel out, so on the left we only have m,

-12 - 4 = - 16 so - 16 on the right side of the equal sign

m = - 16