Question

Solve for x.

x+8-3=19

Answer 1

x is 14.

Do the problem backwards.

19 - 8 + 3 = x

11 + 4 = x

14 = x

Answer 2

x + 8 - 3 = 19

x + 5 = 19

x + 5 (-5) = 19 (-5)

x = 14

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