Hi there! We are basically asked to solve each equation for x. Here... A. 2 + x = 5 -2 -2 x = 3 B. x + 1 = 4 x = 3 C. 9 + x = 6 x = -3 D. x + (-4) = 7 x - 4 = 7 x = 11 E. -5 + x = -2 x = 3 The answer is that equations A, B, and E are equivalent. Hope this helps and have a great day!