Respuesta :

● Answer:

x = - 11

● Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there !

5 + ( x - 2 ) = - 8

5 + x - 2 = - 8

x = - 8 - 5 + 2

x = - 13 + 2

x = - 11

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The correct answer would be x = -11