How do you solve #2x - 5= - 7#? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Gazza Mar 22, 2018 #x=-1# Explanation: #2x - 5 = -7# Start by adding #5# on both sides #2x - 5 + 5 = -7+5# #2x= -2# Divide both sides by #2# #(2x)/2=(-2)/2# #x = -1# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 6383 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License