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can you tell me how you got ur answer

User DanielC
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

Add 5 to both sides.

x=3+5

x=3+5

2 Simplify 3+53+5 to 88.

x=8

x=8

User Kiyoshi
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5 times negative 3. Anything in parentheses is always multiplied. Your answer is -15
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