How do I solve x + 3 = 5?

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How do I solve x + 3 = 5?

Now that that's out of the way, I quickly wanted to wish you guys a merry Christmas, a happy new year and a prosperous 2012. Enjoy your holidays to the fullest with family and friends.

I've made great friendships here and think you guys are amazing. Keep up the good work, night owls!

turingtest · Answer

Merry ambiguous holidays from all!

anonymous · Answer

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too.

anonymous · Answer

subtract 3 from each side
x=2

HAppy Holidays to you, too!

amistre64 · Answer

thanx, and same to you.

whenever something is stuck by addition/subtraction I refer to it as a neighbor and we need to send the neighbor home.

x+3 = 5
  -3    -3
---------
x      = 2

since the x has no "spouse" to get rid of we are done

turingtest · Answer

across goes to MIT, let's not insult her by answering her question

across · Answer

Haha! That's bound to leave a lasting impression, amistre! :)

amistre64 · Answer

MITt romney?

anonymous · Answer

Btw excellent selection of the question lol :D

mr.math · Answer

Merry Christmas and happy new year to across and all!

anonymous · Answer

Same to you...

anonymous · Answer

and across, the answer to your question is x = 2.