Question

−2 (x + 3) = 5 (Solve using
Transposition method)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-smple 1. Solve x – 5 = 2

Solution. +5 +5

x = 7

We teach students to add +5 by writing +5 in both sides of the equation, one line down from

the equation line. This practice comes from the concept of balancing the 2 sides of the

equation. Some math books write +5 on both sides of the equation, on the same equation line:

x – 5 + 5 = 2 + 5

x = 7tep explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x -6 = 5

2x = 5+6

2x=11

x=11/2

x =5.5