Question

1.2.41

Answer 1

Answer:

$x - (-8) = 3$

$x = -5$

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation

$x - -8 = 3$

Solving (a): Using Parenthesis

The equation can be rewritten by putting -8 in a parenthesis as follows;

$x - (-8) = 3$

Solving (b): The correct answer

$x - (-8) = 3$

Start by opening the bracket

$x + 8 = 3$

Subtract 8 from both sides

$x + 8 - 8 = 3 - 8$

$x = 3 - 8$

$x = -5$

Hence, the correct solution is $x = -5$