Answer:
X= -13
Step-by-step explanation:
The goal is to get x by itself!
Rule of thumb: whatever you do to the left, you MUST do to the right
Step 1: Subtract 8 from the left side of the equation (the = sign)
x + 8 = (-5)
- 8 --> this gets x by itself
Step 2: Subtract 8 from (-5) on the right side (because you did it on the left
x = (-5)
- 8
*note: x is now by itself*
Step 3: Solve!
x = (-5) - 8 -13
x = -13
