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I need help solving equations with variables on both sides. Please help and show me the work!

x+3= -x-5

User Timbergus
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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:


x+3= -x-5\\+x -3=+x -3\\(2x)/(2) =(-8)/(2) \\x=-4 First you combine like terms then you simplify after that you have your answer.

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x+3=-x+5\ \ \ \ | add\ x\ on\ both\ sides\\\\ 2x+3=5\ \ \ \ | subtract\ 3\\\\ 2x=-2\ \ \ | divide\ by\ 2\\\\ x=-1
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