Question

Solve -2x - 5 = 4 for x.

Answer 1

`- 2 x - 5 = 4`

`- 2x = 4 + 5`

`- 2x = 9`

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

`x = - 4.5`

Answer 2

Explanation:

-2x - 5 = 4

-2x = 9

x= -4.5

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