How do I figure this out 5+x+(-2)=-8

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How do I figure this out
5+x+(-2)=-8

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5+x+(-2)=-8=> 5 + x - 2 = -8
=> x = -8 - 5 + 2
=> x = -11

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WebDucer answered Mar 11, 2017

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add like terms (5+(-2)) and you willl get 3+x= -8 and then you subtract 3 from x and from -8 and get x=-11

AshBringer answered Mar 15, 2017

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