SOLUTION: My problem was: -2= x-5 I followed through and got my answer: 3=x My question is. Does it matter if I wrote it 3=x or does it have to be x=3? Thanks in advance for your assista

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Question 836296: My problem was:
-2= x-5
I followed through and got my answer: 3=x
My question is. Does it matter if I wrote it 3=x or does it have to be x=3?
Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since you are asked to solve for "x", the usual
answer should be x = 3.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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