Question

How do you solve this two-step equation? -8=x+11/-2

Answer 1

−8=x+11/−2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−8=x+−11/2

Step 2: Flip the equation.

x+−11/2=−8

Step 3: Add 11/2 to both sides.

x+−11/2+11/2=−8+11/2

x=−5/2

Answer:

x=−5/2