X−(−8)=2;x=6 how do I solve?

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8 0

I think this is the way that the problem was given
Solve x−(−8)=2, for x=6

If so then plug (x=6)==> -6 -(-8)=2==> - 6 +8 =2, hence 2=2

saul85 [17]3 years ago

5 0

This is just asking to solve the problem by putting the 6 in for x like,
6-(-8)=2
14 does not equal 2 so this is not correct, I hope that helps

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