Question

Help me?
I keep getting -11/4

Answer 1

The answer is -11/4.

Explanation:

First substitute +1/2 to the right hand side which will become -1/2.

2x= -5-1/2

2x= -11/2

Now substitute 2 to the right hand side. Since it is multiplied with x in left hand side, it will now be divided when substituted.

x = -11/4 is the answer.

Answer 2

x = -11/4 (your answer is correct)

Explanation:

1. We are trying to isolate the variable x, so subtract 1/2 from both sides. This yields 2x = -5 and 1/2

2. Then, we can divide both sides by 2. This gives us x = -11/4.

3. We can check our answer by substituting -11/4 for x. 2(-11/4)+1/2 = -5. -11/2 + 1/2 = -5, -5 = -5.

Thus, -11/4 is the answer.