Question

How do you solve `-x/2-3=5`?

Answer 1

`x= -16`

Explanation:

Given
`color(white)("XXXX")` `-x/2-3=5`
Add 3 to both sides:
`color(white)("XXXX")` `-x/2 = 8`
Multiply both sides by `(-2)`
`color(white)("XXXX")` `x = -16`