Respuesta :

x=-4.5

2x+8=-1
2x=-9
x=-9/2=-4.5

Answer:

x=-4.5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+8=-1

step 1 subtract each side by 8

8-8 cancels out

-1-8=-9

now we have

2x=-9

step 2 divide each side by 2

2/2 = cancels out

[tex]\frac{-9}{2} =-4.5[/tex]

x=-4.5

hope this helps!