Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Change "minus a negative" to "plus a positive"
x - (-3) = 8
x + 3 = 8
Next, subtract 3 from both sides.
x + 3 - 3 = 8 - 3
Check it!
5 - (-3) = 8
5 + 3 = 8
8 = 8 Check!
