Solve the following equation

-5=x+3

A.) x=2

B.) x=-2

C.) x=8

D.) x=-8

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Sadie

19 August, 19:49

Solve the following equation

-5=x+3

A.) x=2

B.) x=-2

C.) x=8

D.) x=-8

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Braelyn Shaffer · Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation, use inverse operations.

Begin by subtracting 3 from both sides to get x by itself.

-5 = x + 3

-5 - 3 = x - 3

This leaves - 5 - 3 = - 8.

So - 8 = x.

Solve the following equation-5=x+3A.) x=2B.) x=-2C.) x=8D.) x=-8

Solve the following equation

-5=x+3

A.) x=2

B.) x=-2

C.) x=8

D.) x=-8