Write an equation to represent the following: If the opposite of 16 is

added to a number, the result will be negative 5.

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2 July, 11:06

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Ricardo · Answer 1

-16+x=-5

-16 is the opposite of 16

X is the unknown number (variable)

-5 is the result

Marco Banks · Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x + (-16) = - 5

Add 16 to both the sides.

x + (-16) + 16 = - 5 + 16

x + 0 = 11

x = 11

Write an equation to represent the following: If the opposite of 16 isadded to a number, the result will be negative 5.