Question

solve. -3x - 5 = 16
answer
2
numeric 1 point
solve. -4(y - 2) = 12
answer
3
numeric 1 point
solve. 2(x - 5) = -6
answer
4
solve. -2x + (-10) = 2
answer

Explanation:

Step1: Solve for $3x+5=16$

Subtract 5 from both sides:
$3x = 16 - 5$
$3x = 11$
Divide by 3:
$x = \frac{11}{3}$

Step2: Solve for $-4(y-2)=12$

Divide by -4:
$y - 2 = \frac{12}{-4}$
$y - 2 = -3$
Add 2 to both sides:
$y = -3 + 2$
$y = -1$

Step3: Solve for $2(x-5)=-6$

Divide by 2:
$x - 5 = \frac{-6}{2}$
$x - 5 = -3$
Add 5 to both sides:
$x = -3 + 5$
$x = 2$

Answer:

1. $x = \frac{11}{3}$
2. $y = -1$
3. $x = 2$