Answer:
[tex]x - (-8) = 3[/tex]
[tex]x = -5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Equation
[tex]x - -8 = 3[/tex]
Solving (a): Using Parenthesis
The equation can be rewritten by putting -8 in a parenthesis as follows;
[tex]x - (-8) = 3[/tex]
Solving (b): The correct answer
[tex]x - (-8) = 3[/tex]
Start by opening the bracket
[tex]x + 8 = 3[/tex]
Subtract 8 from both sides
[tex]x + 8 - 8 = 3 - 8[/tex]
[tex]x = 3 - 8[/tex]
[tex]x = -5[/tex]
Hence, the correct solution is [tex]x = -5[/tex]
