Question

Solve the multi-step equation by combining like terms and using inverse operations and the properties of equality.

Answer 1

For this case we have the following equation:

$-4x-5 + 2x = -11$

To solve, we add similar terms to the left side of the equation:

$-2x-5 = -11$

We add 5 to both sides of the equation:

$-2x = -11 + 5\\-2x = -6$

We divide between -2 on both sides of the equation:

$x = \frac {-6} {- 2}\\x = 3$

Thus, the solution of the equation is 3.

Answer:

$x=3$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

X=3

1. simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms

2. add 5 to both sides

3.divide both sides by -2