Question

2x-(x+5)=-1
Solve for x.

Answer 1

`2x-(x+5)=-1`

Distribute negative sign:

`2x+-1(x+5)=-1`

`2x+-x+-5=-1`

Combine Like Terms:

`(2x+-x)+(-5)=-11`

`x-5=-1`

Add 5 to both sides:

`x-5+5=-1+5`

`\fbox{x = 4}`

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

2x-(x+5)=-1

Solve for x

Distribute the minus sign

2x-x-5=-1

Combine like terms

x -5 = -1

Add 5 to each side

x-5+5 = -1+5

x=4