Question

Please help I don't understand this problem!

Answer 1

-17

Explanation:

First thing to do in this equation is to multiply both sides by 22.

This becomes, -5+x=-22

Add 5 to both sides.

x=-17

Answer 2

x = -17

Explanation:

-5+x

-------- = -1

22

Multiply each side by 22

-5+x

-------- * 22= -1 *22

22

-5 +x = -22

Add 5 to each side

-5+x +5 = -22 +5

x = -17