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Answer:

x = -16

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is:


3+(x)/(-8)=5

Multiply through by -8 (Equality property of multiplication)


\begin{gathered} -8(3)+(-8)(x)/(-8)=-8(5) \\ -24+x=-40 \end{gathered}

Add 24 to both sides of the equation (Equality property of addition)

-24 + 24 + x = -40 + 24

x = -40 + 24

x = -16

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -16

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