How would you solve this problem: X + 3 = -x - 5

What is the value of x in the this question ?

Find the percent cost of the total spent on each equipment $36, fees $158, transportation $59 a. 14%, 62%, 23% b. 15%, 60%, 35% c. 10%, 70%, 20% d. 11%, 62%, 27%

The ideal weight of a nickel is 0.176 ounce. to check that there are 40 nickels in a roll, a bank weighs the roll and allows for an error of 0.015 ounce in total weight