Question

Let h(x) = -2x - 5. If h(x) = -25, find x

Answer 1

10 =x

Explanation:

Let h(x) = -2x - 5. If h(x) = -25

-25 = -2x-5

Solve for x

Add 5 to each side.

-25+5 = -2x-5+5

-20 = -2x

Divide by -2

-20/-2 = -2x/-2

10 =x