Identify Goal: Identify the goal of the problem.We need to find the value of x in the equation x+3=−14.
Isolate Variable: Isolate the variable x by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation.x+3−3=−14−3
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction to simplify the equation.x=−14−3x=−17
Check Solution: Check the solution by substituting x back into the original equation.−17+3=−14−14=−14The left side of the equation equals the right side, so the solution is correct.