Question

Solve each of the following equations and verify the answer in each case:
x + 3 = −2

Answer 1

x + 3 = −2

Subtracting 3 from both the sides:
⇒ x + 3 − 3 = −2 − 3
⇒ x = −5

Verification:
Substituting x = −5 in the L.H.S.:
⇒ −5 + 3 = −2 = R.H.S.
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, verified.