Question

Solve for x: [X - 3] + [x + 5]= 10

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

[X - 3] + [x + 5]= 10

Remove the parenthesis

That's

x - 3 + x + 5 = 10

Simplify

2x + 2 = 10

2x = 10 - 2

2x = 8

Divide both sides by 2

x = 4

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