3 years ago

Solve for x : -2x-5=4

Mathematics

1 answer:

Monica [59]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

x= -9/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Add 5 to both sides:

-2 x -5 + 5 = 4 + 5

Simplify:

-2x = 9

Divide both sides by -2:

-2x/-2 = 9/-2

Simplify:

x= -9/2

Therefore the answer to the equation is x = -9/2. :)

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