Question

What is the value of x? -2x + 8 = - 16

X = ___

Answer 1

-2x+8=-16

-2x=-16-8

-2x=-24

-x=-24/2

-x=-12

So x=12

Answer 2

-2x+8= -16
-2x = -16-8
-2x= -24
x= (-24)/(-2)
x=2