SOLUTION: What is the answer for 5+ x divided by 2 equals negative 3. Whatbis the value of x.

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Question 670805: What is the answer for 5+ x divided by 2 equals negative 3. Whatbis the value of x.
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highlight%28%285%2Bx%29%2F2+=+-3%29
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Multiply both sides by 2
5 + x = -6
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Isolate x
x = -6 - 5
highlight%28x+=+-11%29
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If you meant
highlight_green%285+%2B+x%2F2+=+-3%29
Multiply the entire equation by 2
10 + x = -3
Isolate x
x = -3 - 10
highlight_green%28x+=+-13%29
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