Question

X/2-18=(-28)
What is x?
X=?

Answer 1

X would be -20 in this problem.

Answer 2

X = -20

Step 1: Write the division as a fraction
x ÷ 2 - 18 --> x/2 - 18

Step 2: Multiply both sides of the equation by 2
x - 36 = -56

Step 3: Move contact to the right side and change its sign
x = -56 +36

Step 4: Solve
x = -20