Question

solve: \\(2x + 5 = -27\\)
\\(x = \\)

Explanation:

Isolate the variable term

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Solve for x

Divide both sides by 2:

$$
LATEXBLOCK1
$$

Answer:

Solve: \(2x + 5 = -27\)
\(x =\) <blank>-16</blank>