Question

x-8 =

Answer 1

Need more information.

Answer 2

Remember to circle the one that is not equivalent to the other four expressions.
2. Choose a value for x._____(by value, we mean, what number do you want x to equal, any number except 8 is fine). Then circle the one that is not equivalent (equal in value) to the other three expressions.
Put your x value in for each x below and tell me what they equal.
a. x – 8 =
b. 8 – x =
c. –(x – 8) =
d. -x + 8 =

Answer 3

Just choose an arbitrary number (say, 3) for x and calculate each equation, then say which gave the same answers...

Answer 4

So, x-8 = 3?

Answer 5

No.
\[(3)-8=5\]