Solve for x:5+x=3 5+x=3 5+x=3
We will rearrange the equation so that x remains on the left side and we will move similar elements to the right side.
Remember that when we move a positive number, it will become a negative number, so we will get:
x=3−5 x=3-5 x=3−5
x=−2 x=-2 x=−2
-2