Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.8 Using Equations to Solve Application Problems - 9.8 Exercises - Page 686: 3

Answer

-5 +x or x +(-5)

Work Step by Step

-5 added to a number Let the number be x -5 added to x -5 +x or x +(-5)
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