How to solve 2x+5=-2?

Phoebe Ware

Phoebe Ware

Answered question

2023-02-27

How to solve 2 x + 5 = - 2 ?

Answer & Explanation

Sam Murphy

Sam Murphy

Beginner2023-02-28Added 5 answers

Get the x term alone. By the coefficient of x , multiply both sides of the equation.
Explanation:
2 x + 5 = - 2
From both sides of the equation, deduct 5
2 x = - 2 - 5 =
2 x = - 7
Divide 2 from both sides.
x = - 7 2

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