Question

What is the solution to the following equation?

-3+x= -8

A. x = -5
B. x=5
C. x = 11
D. x=-11

Answer 1

`\mathsf {A. x = -5}`

Explanation:

`\implies \mathsf {-3 + x = -8}`

`\implies \mathsf {x = -8 + 3}`

`\implies \mathsf {x = -5}`

Answer 2

x = -5.

Add 3 to each side, -8 + 3 = -5