How do you solve 2x+7= -17?

2 Answers
Mar 4, 2018

x=-12

Explanation:

2x+7= -17

2x= -17-7

2x= -24

(Divide both sides by 2)

x=-12

Mar 4, 2018

x=-12

Explanation:

2x+7=-17

Start by subtracting 7 from both sides

2x + 7 - 7 = -17 - 7

2x = -24

Then divide both sides by 2

(cancel2x)/cancel2=(-24)/2

x=-12