Respuesta :
a+(-5)=-12 ...positive (+) and negative (-) make a negative (-)
a-5=-12 ...move -5 to the other side using addition
a-5+5=12+5
a=17
The answer is the fourth choice, d. a=17.
a-5=-12 ...move -5 to the other side using addition
a-5+5=12+5
a=17
The answer is the fourth choice, d. a=17.