Question

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

Answer 1

`x=(18)/(5)`

Explanation:

`-\left(-2-5x\right)+\left(-2\right)=18`

Add 2 to both sides:

`-\left(-2-5x\right)-2+2=18+2`

`-\left(-2-5x\right)=20`

Divide both sides by -1:

`(-\left(-2-5x\right))/(-1)=(20)/(-1)`

`-2-5x=-20`

Add 2 to both sides:

`-2-5x+2=-20+2`

`-5x=-18`

Divide both sides by -5:

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

`x=(18)/(5)`

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