Question

What is the answer to -2x + 5 = -3

Answer 1

• x = 4

Explanation:

`\sf -2x+5=-3`

Subtract 5 from both sides:-

`\sf -2x+5-5=-3-5`

Simplify:-

`\sf -2x=-8`

Divide both sides by -2:-

`\sf \cfrac{-2x}{-2}=\cfrac{-8}{-2}`

Simplify:-

`\sf x=4`

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