Question

solve for x.
208 - x = 273
x =

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate -x

Subtract 208 from both sides.
$208 - x-208=273 - 208$
$-x = 65$

Step2: Solve for x

Multiply both sides by - 1.
$(-1)\times(-x)=(-1)\times65$
$x=-65$

Answer:

$x = - 65$