Question

Solve for x. -(-2-5x) + (-2) = 18 x= -90 x=-18/5 2 = 18/5 x= 90

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=\frac{18}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-\left(-2-5x\right)+\left(-2\right)=18$

Add 2 to both sides:

$-\left(-2-5x\right)-2+2=18+2$

$-\left(-2-5x\right)=20$

Divide both sides by -1:

$\frac{-\left(-2-5x\right)}{-1}=\frac{20}{-1}$

$-2-5x=-20$

Add 2 to both sides:

$-2-5x+2=-20+2$

$-5x=-18$

Divide both sides by -5:

$\frac{-5x}{-5}=\frac{-18}{-5}$

$x=\frac{18}{5}$

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