Question

Which of the following statements describes the solution to the equation 5 - d = -3? A)The solution must be larger than 5.

B)The solution must be smaller than 5.
C)The solution must be equal to 5.

Answer 1

larger than five

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Answer 2

The solution must be larger than 5. The correct choice is 'A.'

Explanation:

5 - d = -3

-d = -3 - 5

-d = -8

Dividing by -1 on both sides;

d = 8

So because d is greater than 5; then the solution must be greater than 5.