Question

Solve for X

-2(5x-5.5) + 8= -9x+2-(-5)

Answer 1

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Equality Properties
• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2(5x - 5.5) + 8 = -9x + 2 - (-5)

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute: -10x + 11 + 8 = -9x + 2 + 5
2. Combine like terms: -10x + 19 = -9x + 7
3. Add 10x to both sides: 19 = x + 7
4. Subtract 7 on both sides: 12 = x
5. Rewrite: x = 12