Question

What is -2x-5=4????

Answer 1

`x = - (9)/(2)`

Explanation:

1) Add 5 to both sides.

`- 2x = 4 + 5`

2) Simplify 4 + 5 to 9.

`- 2x = 9`

3) Divide both sides by -2 to get the answer.

`x = - (9)/(2)`

hence, the answer is x = -9/2.

Answer 2

-9/2

Explanation:

-2x-5 = 4

+5 +5

-2x = 9

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-2 -2

x = -9/2