Question

What is the solution to this equation?

x-8=15

A)x=13
B)x=17
C)x=7
D) x=23

Answer 1

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Answer:

x=23

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

This lesson it's about addition property of equality.

First, you add by 8 from both sides of an equation.

`x-8+8=15+8`

And then, you add by the numbers. Simplify and solve.

`15+8=23`

Final answer: →
`x=23`

Hope this helps!

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-Charlie

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