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Solve for x5+ (x - 2) =8Enter your answer in the box.

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Given:

The equation is 5 + (x - 2) = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the expression for x.


\begin{gathered} 5+(x-2)=8 \\ x-2=8-5 \\ x=3+2 \\ =5 \end{gathered}

So answer is,

x = 5

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