tacobella0426 tacobella0426
  • 06-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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Solve this equation using the inverse operation: x + 8 = -5

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79j
79j 79j
  • 06-01-2022

Answer:

[tex]x=-13[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We can subtract 8 from both sides.

[tex]x+8=-5\\(x+8)-8=(-5)-8\\x=-13[/tex]

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Amphitrite1040
Amphitrite1040 Amphitrite1040
  • 06-01-2022

Hey there!

x + 8 = -5

SUBTRACT 8 to BOTH SIDES

x + 8 - 8 = -5 - 8

CANCEL out: 8 - 8 because it give you 0

KEEP: -5 - 8 because it help solve for the x-value

NEW EQUATION: x = -5 - 8

SIMPLIFY IT!

x = -13

Therefore, your answer is: x =-13

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)

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