Question

2x+8=5
2x+8+__=5+(-8)
2x(__)=-3(__)
x=___

Answer 1

Answer:

-1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+8 = 5

2x+8+(-8) = 5+(-8)

2x+8-8 = 5-8

2x+0 = -3

2x ÷ 2 = -3 ÷ 2

x = -1.5