X-(-5)=-4

What does x equal

x = -9

Step-by-step explanation:

x - ( - 5 ) = - 4

Distribute the negative sign

x - ( - 5 ) = - 4

x + 5 = -4

Inverse operations;

x + 5 = -4

  -5     -5

x = -9

-9

Step-by-step explanation:

X = -4 + (-5) = -9

You can always move elements of equality to the other side by changing either their signs or applying opposite operator: addition <-> subtraction, multiplication <-> division