How do you solve #-5- x = - 3#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-24T05:07:00

The answer is, #x=-2#.

To solve an one variable equation, separate the variable & the numeric parts.

So, #-5-x=-3# [Given].
#:.x+5=3#.
#:.x=3-5#.
#:.x=-2#. (Answer).

Answer 2 · 2016-12-29T10:36:23

#x=-2#

To make #x# positive multiply both sides by (-1)

#5+x=3#

Subtract 5 from both sides

#5-5+x=3-5#

#0+x=-2#

#x=-2#