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X + 3= -x -5 What is x

User BerndBrot
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x = -4

Explanation:

First you need to get the x by itself. You add the x from the right side to the left leaving 2x+3=-5. Then you subtract 3 from both sides leaving 2x=-8. Then you divide both sides by 2 which leaves x= -4

User Cristis
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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

x+3=-x-5

2x=-2

x=-2/2

x=-1

User Vantt
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