Questions: Evaluate the following expression at (x=-8). [ -x+5 ]

Evaluate the following expression at (x=-8). [ -x+5 ]
Transcript text: Evaluate the following expression at $x=-8$. \[ -x+5 \]
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Substitute the value of \( x \) into the expression

Replace \( x \) with \( -8 \) in the expression \( -x + 5 \): \[ -(-8) + 5 \]

Step 2: Simplify the negative sign

The double negative simplifies to a positive: \[ 8 + 5 \]

Step 3: Perform the addition

Add the numbers together: \[ 13 \]

Final Answer

\(\boxed{13}\)

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