Answer:
x = -8 and x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
The given equation resolves into two:
The solution to the first can be found by subtracting 3:
x = 2
The solution to the second can be found by multiplying by -1, then subtracting 3.
x +3 = -5
x = -8
The solution set is {-8, 2}.
