Use the equation given below to help you determine Which statement best describes how you find the net change in an your answer.

X-4-5+6-13

Select one

A. When you look for the net change, you need to sum the numbers on X's side of the equation. In the example equation the net change is 5, and it is a net gain

B. When you look for the net change, you need to sum the numbers on X's side of the equation. In the example equation the net change is -3, and it is a net loss

C. When you look for the net change, you need to sum the numbers on X's side of the equation, and add the opposite of that number to the other side of the equation. In the example equation the net change is 16, and it is a net gain

D. When you look for the net change, you need to sum the numbers on X's side of the equation, and add the opposite of that number to the other side of the equation. In the example equation the net change is 8, and it is a net loss