Step-by-step explanation:
x= -2,
(x - 5) / 2= -6
( (-2) - 5) / 2= -6
(-7) / 2 = -6
-3.5 = - 6
right hand side not equal to left hand side of this equation.so,x= -2 cannot exist for this equation.
x=2,
(x - 5) / 2= -6
(2 - 5) / 2= -6
(-3) / 2= -6
-1.5 = - 6
right hand side not equal to left hand side of this equation.so,x= 2 cannot exist for this equation.
x= -17
(x - 5) / 2= -6
( ( -17) - 5) / 2= -6
(- 22) / 2= -6
-11 = -6
right hand side not equal to left hand side of this equation.so,x= -17 cannot exist for this equation.
x= -7,
(x - 5) / 2= -6
( ( -7) -5) / 2= -6
(-12) / 2= -6
-6= -6
right hand side equal to left hand side of this equation.so,x= -7 exist for this equation.
Answer:
1
Step-by-step explanation:
5 because 5 is right in the middle
