Question

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Use the graph of the equation to solve: -2x - 5 = 3

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

-2x - 5 = 3

Add 5 to both sides

-2x - 5 + 5 = 3 + 5

Simplify

-2x = 8

Divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 = 8/-2

Simplify

x = -4