Answer:
[tex]x=-11[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
So we have the equation:
[tex]5+(x-2)=-8[/tex]
Let's subtract 5 from both sides:
[tex](5+(x-2))-5=(-8)-5[/tex]
The left side will cancel. Subtract on the right:
[tex]x-2=-13[/tex]
Now, add 2 to both sides:
[tex](x-2)+2=(-13)+2[/tex]
Again, the left side will cancel. Add the right:
[tex]x=-11[/tex]
And we're done!
