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Solve the equation. $$ -3+x=-8 $$

Name: Problem 82, Chapter 8: Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills
Uploaded: 2020-04-30T14:37:37-08:00
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Channel: Kimberly Konzack
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   Solve the equation.
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-3+x=-8
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Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills

Ron Larson, Laurie… 1st Edition

Chapter 8, Problem 82

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