Question

how to solve this equation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

-5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

$let \: x = - ( \frac{1}{2} + 2)$

$x = - ( \frac{1 + 4}{2} )$

$x = - \frac{5}{2}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 2.5 \: or \: - \frac{5}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$- \frac{1}{2} - 2 \\ - ( \frac{1 + 4}{2} ) \\ - \frac{5}{2}$