Question

X - (-3) = 8
what does x equal?

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

Change "minus a negative" to "plus a positive"

x - (-3) = 8

x + 3 = 8

Next, subtract 3 from both sides.

x + 3 - 3 = 8 - 3

x = 5

Check it!

x - (-3) = 8

5 - (-3) = 8

5 + 3 = 8

8 = 8 Check!