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select the correct answer 5+2x=-3

(A x = -2
(B x = 2
(C x = -4
(D x = 4

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To solve the equation \(5 + 2x = -3\), let's isolate \(x\).

  1. Subtract 5 from both sides: \[ 2x = -3 - 5 \] \[ 2x = -8 \]

  2. Divide both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{-8}{2} \] \[ x = -4 \]

So the correct answer is: (C x = -4).