Question

- 5+x=-8 how do solve this equation ​

Answer 1

Add 5 to both sides to get x alone and you will have your answer which is x= -3

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step 1 Add 8+8 to both sides.

5x=8+8

2 Simplify 8+8 to 16.

5x=16

3 Divide both sides by 55.

x=\frac{16}{5}x=

​5

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​16

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Done

Decimal Form: 3.2