Question

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What is the value of x in the equation below?

- 3 - (- 8) - (- 2) = x

–13

–9

3

7

Answer 1

x=7

work-

-3 -(-8)-(-2)=7
-3+8 -(-2)=7
5-(-2)=7
5+2=7
7=7
checked!

Answer 2

x = 7

Explanation:

Step 1: - 3 + 8 - ( - 2 ) = x

Step 2: -3 + 8 + 2 = x

Step 2: 5 + 2 = x

Step 3: x = 7