SOLUTION: 2x + 5 = -13 How to get the answer.

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Question 266890: 2x + 5 = -13
How to get the answer.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+5=-13
subtract 5 from both sides
2x=-18
divide by 2
x=-9