Question

What do we do to both sides of this equation to solve?

x+3=5

Question 1 options:

Subtract 3 from both sides


Add 3 to both sides


Multiply both sides by 3


Divide both sides by 3

Answer 1

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Explanation:

x + 3 = 5

x = 5 - 3

x = 2

I know I`m late sorry, still wanted to answer

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Answer 2

First option

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`x+3=5`

To find the answer we need to subtract three on both sides, since we are given a positive three ( + 3) instead of a negative three (- 3) If the equation was " x - 3 = 5 " we would then add three on both sides but in this case we have a positive three.


`x+3=5`

`3-3=0`

`5-3=2`

`x=2`

Which means your answer is the first option or "subtract 3 from both sides."

Hope this helps.