Question

How do you solve `-2x-5x-17-25`?

Answer 1

`x = -6`

Explanation:

`-(2x+5x) -(17+25) = 0`
`-7x-42 = 0`
`-7x-42 +42 = +42color(white)(aaa)` Add 42 to both sides.
`-7x = 42`
`(-7x)/(-7) = 42/-7color(white)(aaa )` Divide both sides by -7.
`x = -6`