Question

How do you solve `-2x - 5= - 17+ 4x`?

Answer 1

`x=2`

Explanation:

To solve for `x` ,the first step is to make `x` the subject of the equation by isolating it, i.e. have all `x` variables on one side and numbers on the other side.
`-2x-4x`=`5-17` (Doesn't matter which side numbers/`x` are on, whichever suits you best)
`-6x`=`-12`
So to isolate `x`, divide both sides by `-6`
Thus, `x=2`

Always remember to check your answers by substituting back into the original equation!