The equation is e – (– 36) = – 5.

e + 36 = – 5                  (Product of two same signs is positive)

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 36 from each side.

e + 36 – 36 = – 5 – 36

            (Apply additive inverse property: )

                  (Apply additive identity property: )

                        (Subtract: )

Check:

To check the solution, substitute e = – 41 in original equation.

e + 36 = – 5 – 41 + 36 = – 5

– 5 = – 5                        (Add: –41 + 36 = –5)

The statement is true.

The value of e = – 41.