Question

Solve for x.
-(-2-5 x)+(-2)=18
x=-90
x=-18/5
x=18/5
x=90

Answer 1

3rd option is the right answer...

`- ( - 2 - 5x) + ( - 2) = 18`

`2 + 5x - 2 = 18`

`5x + 2 - 2 = 18`

`5x = 18`

`x = (18)/(5) \\`

Answer 2

x =
`(18)/(5)`

Explanation:

note that + (- ) = -

- (- 2 - 5x) + (- 2) = 18 ← distribute parenthesis on left side by - 1

2 + 5x - 2 = 18

5x = 18 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x =
`(18)/(5)`