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How would you solve this problem: X + 3 = -x - 5

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Answer: x=-4

Step-by-step explanation: first add x from both sides to turn it into 2x+3=-5. then subtract 3 from both sides for it to turn to 2x=-8. finally divide both sides by to to find x=-4

User Sinac
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Answer:

Explanation:

x + 3 = -x - 5

2x + 3 = -5

2x = -8

x = -4

User Kstrauss
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