Question

Solve for x.

5+x+(−2)=−8



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Answer 1

5 + x + (-2) = -8

Subtract 2 from 5 to get 3

x + 3 = -8

x + 3 = -8
-3 = -3

(Subtract -8 from 3)

x= -11

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5-11-2=-8

8=8

Answer 2

x=-11

Explanation:

Given is an equation in a single variable x as

`5+x+(−2)=−8`

We have to solve for x

Write the given equation in simplified form as

`5+x-2=-8\\3+x=-8`

Subtract 3 from both the sides

`x=-8-3\\x=-11`

Verify:

To check answer substitute solved value for x in the given equation

LHS =
`5-11-2\\=-8\\=RHS`