Question

Solve the following equation

-5=x+3

A.) x=2
B.) x=-2
C.) x=8
D.) x=-8​

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

To solve the equation, use inverse operations.

Begin by subtracting 3 from both sides to get x by itself.

-5 = x + 3

-5 - 3 = x - 3

This leaves -5 -3 = -8.

So -8 = x.