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How can 3.7 = x + (negative 5) be solved for x in one step?

User Rodling
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10 votes

Answer:

add five to 3.7

Explanation:

aka 3.7+5=x

8.7=x

i think

User Fengelhardt
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7 votes

Answer:

Add 5 to each side

Explanation:

3.7=x-5

+5 +5

3.7+5=x

8.7=x

hope that helps

User Chris Heald
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