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

2 Answers
May 2, 2018

x=-6

Explanation:

Apply the opposite operation to every term to isolate x.

2x -5=-17

2x =-17+5

2x =-12

(2x)/2 =-12/2

x=-6

Hope it helps!

May 2, 2018

x=-6

Explanation:

2x+-5=-17
2x-5=-17
+5 +5
2x=-12
x=-6