Question

quiz 0: basic math for astronomy
started: jul 4 at 9:43pm
quiz instructions
dear students
after you study all the math parts of module 1, please answer the next problems. remember you have 2 opportunities to solve it.

question 1
20 pts
find the variable x\ from \\( x + 3 - 5 = -10 \\)

3
-8
-10

Explanation:

Simplify the equation

$$ x + 3 - 5 = -10 $$

$$ x - 2 = -10 $$

Solve for x

$$ x = -10 + 2 $$

$$ x = -8 $$

Answer:

• 3
• -8 (Correct answer)
• -10