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Solve for x.
5+(x−2)=8

User Jisselle
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Solve for x.

5 + (x − 2) = 8

5 + x - 2 = 8

x = 8 - 5 + 2

x = 5

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5 + (5 − 2) = 8

5 + 5 - 2 = 8

8 = 8

the answer is good

User Ramtin Soltani
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