The sign would be negative because there is an odd number of negatives. If there were an even number of negatives it would be positive.
Multiply -5 by -1
The answer would be -5/2
Answer:
First number = 4
Second number = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
If the first number = x, the second number = x + 5.
The calculation can be expressed as follows:
x + 2(x + 5) = 22
First, expand the bracket 2(x + 5):
x + 2x + 10 = 22
Combine like terms:
3x + 10 = 22
Subtract 10 from both sides:
3x = 12
Divide both sides by 3:
x = 4
First number = 4
Second number = 4 + 5 = 9
You have to distribute the parentheses first. Since there is a negative sign in front of the parentheses, it counts as a negative 1. After you distribute you should get: -5+6x=20x+12, but that is not your final answer. After you add like terms: 17x=-17. Divide 17 on both sides: x=-1. X=-1 is your final answer.
