Question

Translate (in terms of x) then solve the algebraic equation. When the sum of a number and 2 is subtracted from 13 the result is 8

Answer 1

13 - (x+2) = 8
subtract 13 from both sides
-(x+2) = -5
divide by -1 to get rid of negative
(x+2) = 5
subtract 2 from both sides
x=3