Question

The integers that must be subtracted from -5 to obtain -12 is 

a) 7

b) -7

c) 17

d) -17​

Answer 1

Answer:

-5 - x= -12

-x= -12+5

-x= -7

minus cancelled both sides

x=7

Answer is 7

Answer 2

Answer:

7 must be subtracted from (-5) to obtain (-12).