Question

What is the value of x, when 5+x+(−2)=−8?

Answer 1

5 + x + (-2) = -8
5 + x - 2 = -8
5 + x = -8 + 2
5 + x = -6
x = - 6 - 5
x = -11

Answer 2

5+x+(−2)=−8
5 + x - 2 = -8
x + 3 = -8
x = -11