Question

-(x+3)=5 show work, please

Answer 1

Answer: x is -8

Step-by-step explanation:

`{ \tt{ - (x + 3) = 5}}`

» Open the bracket following distribution property:

`{ \tt{ - x - 3 = 5}} \\`

» Add 3 to both sides following addition rule of equality:

`{ \tt{( - x - 3){ \green{ + 3}} = 5{ \green{ + 3}}}} \\ { \tt{ - x = 8}}`

» Divide either sides by -1 following division rule of equality

`{ \tt{ \frac{ - x}{ \green{ - 1}} = \frac{8}{ \green{ - 1}} }} \\ \\ { \tt{x = - 8}}`

Answer 2

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

-(x+3)=5

-x -3 = 5

-x = 8

x = -8

Hope this help!