Question

How can 3.7 = x +(-5) be solved for x in one step?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

2 steps

3.7 = x +(-5) , add 5 to both sides

3.7+ 5 = x + (-5) +5

8.7 = x , combine like terms

or 1 step

3.7 = x +(-5), add 5 to both sides and combine like terms

8.7 = x