Question

Solve the linear equation. X + 5 = -2 ​

Answer 1

The answer is -7 .......

Answer 2

`x=-7`

Explanation:

So we have the equation:

`x+5=-2`

To solve, subtract 5 from both sides. This is the subtraction property of equality:

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

The left side cancels:

`x=(-2)-5`

Subtract on the right.

`x=-7`

So, our answer is -7.