Question

What two operations would you use to solve the equation 5x - 8=-18

-multiplication
-division
-addition
-subtraction

Answer 1

addition and division

Explanation:

5x - 8 = - 18 ( add 8 to both sides )

5x = - 10 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x =
`(-10)/(5)` = - 2

Answer 2

subtraction

Explanation:

5x-8+8=-18+8

5x=-10

5x/5=-10/5

x=-2