Question

ANSWER ASAP
-2X=34
SHOW WORK

Answer 1

-2x =34

Explanation:

-2x = 34

or , -x = 34 ÷2

or , -x = 17

x = -17

Answer 2

x = -17

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

-2x = 34

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide -2 on both sides: x = -17

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: -2(-17) = 34
2. Multiply: 34 = 34

Here we see that 34 does indeed equal 34.

∴ x = -17 is the solution of the equation.