SOLUTION: solve an equation to determine the value and mainline the equally of -2x -1 =11

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Question 892872: solve an equation to determine the value and mainline the equally of -2x -1 =11
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-2x-1=11
-2x=11+1
-2x=12
x=12/-2
x=-6
now placing values in the equation
-2*-6-1=11
12-1=11