Question

–4x – 5 + 2x = –11

What is the value for x?

Answer 1

-2x-5=-11
-2x=-11+5
-2x=-6
x=3

the value for x is 3

Answer 2

Collect like terms
-2x-5=-11
Move five to th either side as a positive
-2x=-6
Divide both sides by negative two
So, x equals to three