Question

So i have this promblem in it says slove for x 5 equals x -3

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

Solve for x in the equation: 5 = x - 3

x - 3 = 5

Isolate x by adding 3 on both sides of the equation.

x - 3 + 3 = 5 + 3 (on left side: +3 and -3 cancel out)

x = 8