Question

Solve for x. - 1/2(x + 5) = -10 A) -25 B) -10 C) 0 D) 15

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -25

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us break this down step by step.

Step 1: Remove the Parentheses

1/2x + 2.5 = -10

Step 2: Subtract 2.5

1/2x = -12.5

Step 3: Divide by 1/2 & First Answer

x = -25

Step 4: Check

1/2(-25) + 2.5 = -10

-12.5 + 2.5 = -10

-10 = -10 Correct

Step 5: Final Answer

Final answer is A. -25.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A) -25

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2( x + 5 ) = -10

2( 1/2( x + 5 ) ) = 2( -10 )

x + 5 = -20

x + 5 - 5 = -20 - 5

x = -25