SOLUTION: 8>x-(-5) How do I work it and solve it?

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Question 105010: 8>x-(-5)
How do I work it and solve it?
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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8>x-(-5)
minus a negative is the same as adding a positive;
8>x+5
subtract 5 from both sides;
8-5>x+5-5
3>x
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