Question

Solve the equation. Check your answer.
x plus 5 equals 3
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x + 5 = 3 \), we need to isolate \( x \).

1. Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

\[
x + 5 - 5 = 3 - 5
\]

2. This simplifies to:

\[
x = -2
\]

Now, let's check the answer by substituting \( x = -2 \) back into the original equation:

\[
-2 + 5 = 3
\]

Calculating the left side:

\[
3 = 3
\]

Since both sides of the equation are equal, our solution is confirmed.

Thus, the solution is:

\[
x = -2
\]