The equation is x – 36 = –2.

Apply addition property of equality: Add 36 to each side.

               (Apply additive inverse property: )

                     (Apply additive identity property: )

                              (Add: )

Check:

To check the solution, substitute x = 34 in original equation.

x – 36 = –2 34 – 36 = –2

–2 = –2                             (Subtract: 34 – 36 = –2)

The statement is true.

To graph the solution on the number line:

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• First draw the number line
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• Mark a dot at 34 on the number line
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The value of x = 34.