Question

How do you solve `2(x-5)=-11`?

Answer 1

`color(blue)(x = -1/2`

Explanation:

`2 ( x - 5) = -11`

`2 * ( x) + 2 * ( - 5) = -11`

`2 x - 10 = -11`

`2 x = -11 + 10`

`2x =- 1`

`color(blue)(x = -1/2`