I'm not sure if you use "x" as your variable, so:
# + 5 = 3 or x + 5 = 3
Let's call the mystery number ' Q '
Five more than the number . . . (Q + 5)
The question says that's 3, so . . . Q + 5 = 3
Subtract 5 from each side . . . <em>Q = -2</em>
Answer:
86
Step-by-step explanation:
it has to equal -1 x= to -1 parenthesees
1 times -1= -1 its true for that 1 answer but not the others
