Question

Solve for x: -2x – 7 = 3

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

1. Add 7 to each side, so it now looks like this: -2x = 10
2. Divide each side by -2 to cancel out the -2 next to x. It should now look like this: x = -5

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

x=-5

Explanation:

-2x=3+7

or,-2x=10

or,x=-10/2

x=-5