Answer:
x=-8
Step-by-step explanation:
x+3=-5
[tex]x + 3 = - 5[/tex]
[tex]x = - 5 - 3[/tex]
[tex]x = - 8[/tex]
verification:
[tex] - 8 + 3 = - 5[/tex]
[tex] - 5 = - 5[/tex]