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The sum of a number and 3 is -2. Find the number.

User Yariv Bar
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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

The number is -5.

Use x+3= -2

subtract 3 on each side

x=-5

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User JAQFrost
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Answer:

The answer is simply -5

Explanation:

Let a sum of number be (x)

(x) + 3 = -2

(x) = -2 -5

(x)=-7

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User Mckay Multimedia
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