Question

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

Answer 1

Get the `x` term alone. Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of `x`.

Explanation:

`2x+5=-2`

Subtract `5` from both sides of the equation.

`2x=-2-5` =

`2x=-7`

Divide both sides by `2`.

`x=-7/2`