Answer
$x=5$
Work Step by Step
$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$
To solve the given equation, $
x-8=-3
,$ use the properties of equality to isolate the variable.
$\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$
Using the properties of equality to isolate the variable, the equation above is equivalent to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
x-8=-3
\\\\
x=-3+8
\\\\
x=5
.\end{array}