What is the value of the variable that makes the statement true? c + (-8) + (-5) = 0

a. - 13

b. - 3

c. 3

d. 13

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Bryan Schmidt

21 April, 17:03

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Maya Shaw · Answer 1

C + (-8) + (-5) = 0

c - 8 - 5 = 0

c - 13 = 0 (add 13 to each side)

+13 + 13

c = 13

The answer is D.

Charlie Huerta · Answer 2

(-8) + (-5) = - 13 so plug in - 13 for variable c and you get - 13 + - 13 = 0

What is the value of the variable that makes the statement true? c + (-8) + (-5) = 0a. - 13b. - 3c. 3d. 13