Question

Does -x -5=14 if so hat is the answer to -x-5=14

Answer 1

The value of variable, x in the equation -x - 5 = 14 is -19.

How to solve equation?

-x - 5 = 14

Add 5 to both sides

-x - 5 + 5 = 14 + 5

-x = 19

Divide both sides by -1

x = 19/-1

x = -19

Check:

-(-19) - 5 = 14

19 - 5 = 14

14 = 14

Therefore, x equals negative -19 in the equation -x - 5 = 14