Question

-2x-5 = 19
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Answer 1

x=-12

Explanation:

-2x-5=19

+5 to both sides

-2x=24

÷-2 to both sides and you get -12

Answer 2

-12

Explanation:

First you add five to the 19 and get 24 and then you divide -2x by 24 and you get -12