Question

(x+153)-(49-193)=-8

Answer 1

\(\left(x+153\right)-\left(49-193\right)=-8\)

\(\left(x+153\right)+144=-8\)

\(x+153=-8-144=-152\)

\(x=\left(-152\right)-153=-305\)

Answer 2

(x + 153) - (49 - 193) = - 8

x + 153 - 49 + 193 + 8 = 0

x + 305 = 0

x = - 305