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The difference between integers x and -6 is -5 .

Find the value of x.


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Solution

Determine the unknown value.

The expression of the difference of x and -6 is x--6.

The difference is -5.

So, x--6=-5.

Solve the equation:

x--6=-5x+6=-5x=-5-6x=-11

So, the unknown number is -11.


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