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I need help solving this equation does anybody know what x is? 5+x+(-2)=-8

User Yuriks
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Answer:

x=-11

Explanation:

5+x+(-2)=-8

x+(-2)=-13

x=-11

User Grgmo
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Answer: x=5

Explanation:

5+x+(−2)=−8

Simplify

5 + x - 2 = -8

x + 3 = -8

Subtract 3 to both sides

x + 3 - 3 = -8 +3

Simplify

x = -5

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