Question

for Open Bracket x + 3 close bracket minus 5 equals 31

Answer 1

for Open Bracket x + 3 close bracket minus 5 equals 31 ​

we have

(x+3)-5=31

solve for x

that means

isolate the variable x

so

step 1

Combine like terms left side

x-2=31

step 2

Adds 2 both sides ----> by addition equality property

x-2+2=31+2

simplify

x=33