Question

What is the answer to 2X +1=-15

Answer 1

2X +1=-15
Subtract 1 from both sides
2x=-16
Divide 2 on both sides
Final Answer: x=-8

Answer 2

2x + 1 = -15

Subtract (1) from both sides.

2x = (-15-1)

2x = -16

Divide both sides by (2) so that (x) is by itself.

x = -8

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