Question

Solve the linear equation. X + 5 = -2 ​

Answer 1

The answer is -7 .......

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=-7$

Step-by-step explanation:

So we have the equation:

$x+5=-2$

To solve, subtract 5 from both sides. This is the subtraction property of equality:

$(x+5)-5=(-2)-5$

The left side cancels:

$x=(-2)-5$

Subtract on the right.

$x=-7$

So, our answer is -7.