Question

solve the equation 5-x=8

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 5 - x = 8

2.   +x    +x

3. 5 = x + 8

4. -8       -8

5. x = -3

Answer 2

Rearrange the terms
5 - x = 8
-x + 5 = 8


Subtract 5 from both sides
-x + 5 = 8
-x+5-5 = 8-5

subtract the numbers ( simplify )
-x = 3


divide both sides
-x = 3
-x/-1 = 3/-1


simplify
x = 3/-1
x = -3





So therefore, your answer is x = -3