If 3+x=5

what does x equal

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Mathematics

Haylie Norris

17 October, 01:16

If 3+x=5

what does x equal

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Alaina Brooks · Answer 1

Answer: x = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

he answer is - 2, because 3 - - 2 is the same as 3 + 2 due to negative addition and subtraction rules.

You can rearrange this too:

3 - x = 5 (original)

3 = 5 + x (added x to both sides)

3 - 5 = x (minus 5 from both sides.

x = - 2

Jett Dorsey · Answer 2

Jett Dorsey 17 October, 04:07

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3+x=5

3-3+x=5-3

x=2

Answer: x = 2

If 3+x=5what does x equal

If 3+x=5

what does x equal