Question

How can 3.7 = x + (negative 5) be solved for x in one step? Add 3.7 to both sides. Add 5 to both sides. Subtract 3.7 from both sides Subtract 5 from both sides

Answer 1

Answer:

Add 5 to both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

3.7 = x + (-5)

3.7 + 5 = x + ( -5) + 5

5 cancels on the right

8.7 = x

Answer 2

Answer:

Add 5 to both sides

Step-by-step explanation: