Is X a positive, negative or zero? x + 5 = -8

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Silintzir asked Jun 16, 2023

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Is X a positive, negative or zero? x + 5 = -8

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Silintzir asked Jun 16, 2023

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X is negative

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Answer:

Negative

Explanation:

x + 5 = -8

Subtract 5 from both sides to get x by itself

x = -13

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