3 years ago

What is x when -2x -3 = 5

Mathematics

1 answer:

lina2011 [118]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x - 3 = 5

Add 3 to both sides:

-2x - 3 + 3 = 5 + 3

-2x = 8

Divide both sides by -2:

-2/-2 x = 8/-2

x = -4

I really hope this helps you =)

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