Question

Solve for X
3-X=5
the solution is X =?

Answer 1

X= -2 Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation. 3-x=5 Simplify: (Show steps) -x+3=5 Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides. -x+3-3=5-3 -x=2 Step 3: Divide both sides by -1. -x/-1= 2/-1 X= -2

Answer 2

3-x=5

3+ -x= 5
-3 -3
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-1x=2
÷-1 ÷ - 1
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x= -2

x= -2 is the answer