Question

Solve for x.

5+x+(−2)=−8



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Answer 1

5 + x + (-2) = - 8 simplifies to:

x + 3 = - 8

Subtract 3 from both sides to get variables on one side of the equal sign and constants on the other.

x = - 8 - 3

x = - 11