Question

-2x-5=4 solve for x and please tell me how you got it

Answer 1

x = -9/2 or -4.5

Explanation:

-2x-5=4

Add 5 to each side

-2x-5+5=4+5

-2x = 9

Divide each side by -2

-2x/-2 = 9/-2

x = -9/2 or -4.5