How do I figure this out5+x+(-2)=-8
add like terms (5+(-2)) and you willl get 3+x= -8 and then you subtract 3 from x and from -8 and get x=-11
5+x+(-2)=-8=> 5 + x - 2 = -8=> x = -8 - 5 + 2=> x = -11Hope it helps !!!
