Question

Solve the equation. Be sure to show all of your work.
-2x – 5 = -10

Answer 1

multiply it by -1

Answer 2

-2x-5 =-10
-2x-5+5=-10+5
-2x=-5
-2x*(-1)=-5*(-1)
2x=5
x=(5/2)

Answer 3

-2x-5=-10
-2x=-10+5=-5
x=5/2
negative /negative=positive