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solve the equation 5-x=8

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20-12-2021

Answer:

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 5 - x = 8

2. +x +x

3. 5 = x + 8

4. -8 -8

5. x = -3

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20-12-2021

Rearrange the terms
5 - x = 8
-x + 5 = 8

Subtract 5 from both sides
-x + 5 = 8
-x+5-5 = 8-5

subtract the numbers ( simplify )
-x = 3

divide both sides
-x = 3
-x/-1 = 3/-1

simplify
x = 3/-1
x = -3

So therefore, your answer is x = -3

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