Question

For g(x)=1/2x-11, find x when g(x)=-5

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Algebra I

• Function Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

g(x) = 1/2x - 11

g(x) = -5

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Substitute:                    -5 = 1/2x - 11
2. Isolate x term:              6 = 1/2x
3. Isolate x:                       12 = x
4. Rewrite:                        x = 12