Question

If 2x + 5 = 1 then x =

1. -2
2. -1.5
3. 0
4. 2
5. none of these​

Answer 1

1. x = -2

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 1

2x + 5 - 5 = 1 - 5

2x = -4

2x/2 = -4/2

x = -2