SOLUTION: 2x + 5 = -25 please show me the steps to solve this thank you!

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Question 163740: 2x + 5 = -25

please show me the steps to solve this thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B5=-25 Start with the given equation.


2x=-25-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


2x=-30 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-30%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=-15 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-15