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-5 + x =3 solve for x
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

-5 + x = 3

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Add 5 to both sides: x = 8

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

-5 + 8 = 3

3 = 3

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