Question

Solve the equation for x (2x+8=-1) round your answer to the tenth places ​

Answer 1

x=-4.5

2x+8=-1
2x=-9
x=-9/2=-4.5

Answer 2

x=-4.5

Explanation:

2x+8=-1

step 1 subtract each side by 8

8-8 cancels out

-1-8=-9

now we have

2x=-9

step 2 divide each side by 2

2/2 = cancels out

`(-9)/(2) =-4.5`

x=-4.5

hope this helps!