Question

solve: $2x + 5 = -27$
$x = $
done

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 5 from both sides

$2x + 5 - 5 = -27 - 5$
$2x = -32$

Step2: Divide by 2 on both sides

$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{-32}{2}$
$x = -16$

Answer:

$x = -16$