Question

$\frac{1}{2}x + 5 = -2$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 5 from both sides

$\frac{1}{2}x + 5 - 5 = -2 - 5$
$\frac{1}{2}x = -7$

Step2: Multiply by 2 on both sides

$\frac{1}{2}x \times 2 = -7 \times 2$

Answer:

$x = -14$