Question

Solve the equation.

-8+x=45

A x =51

B x=53

C x = -5.625

D x=37

Answer 1

Hello !

Solve the equation

`-8 + x = 45\\-8 + x + 8 = 45 + 8\\\boxed{x = 53}`

Answer 2

Hello !

Answer:

`\boxed{\sf Option\ B\to \boxed{x=53}}`

Explanation:

We're looking for the value of x that verifies the equation.

`-8+x=45`

Let's add 8 to both sides

`\sf -8+x+8=45+8`

Now let's calculate !

`\sf x=45+8\\\boxed{\sf x=53}`

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