Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?

-3-(-8)-(-2)=X

-13
-9
3
7

Answer 1

The answer is 7.

Explanation:

Let's simplify the equation:

-3 - (-8) - (-2) = x

First, simplify the double negatives:

-3 + 8 - (-2) = x

Combine like terms:

5 + 2 = x

So, x = 7.

The correct answer is 7.

Answer 2

Let's simplify the equation:

-3 - (-8) - (-2) = X

Combine like terms:

-3 + 8 + 2 = X

X = 7

So, the correct answer is 7.