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:

• First draw the number line
• Mark a dot at 34 on the number line

The value of x = 34.