Answer:
-7
Step-by-step explanation:
-2(x+5)=4
open the bracket with -2
-2x - 10 = 4
combine the like terms
-2x = 4 + 10
-2x = 14
divide by -2
-2x/-2 = 14/-2
x = -7
First simplify both sides.
−2(x+5)=4
(−2)(x)+(−2)(5)=4
−2x+−10=4
−2x−10=4
Then add 10 to both sides.
−2x−10+10=4+10
−2x=14
Finally divide both sides by -2.
−2x/ −2 = 14/ −2 = -7
Answer: -7
