Answer:
x = 13
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
- [tex](-2)(x) + (-2)(-5)= -16[/tex]
- [tex]-2x + 10 =-16[/tex]
Step 2: Subtract 10 from both sides.
- [tex]-2x + 10 - 10 = -16 - 10[/tex]
- [tex]-2x = -26[/tex]
Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.
- [tex]\frac{-2x}{-2}=\frac{-26}{-2}[/tex]
- [tex]x = 13[/tex]
Step 4: Check if solution is correct.
- [tex]-2(13-5)=-16[/tex]
- [tex]-26 + 10 = -16[/tex]
- [tex]-16=-16[/tex]
Therefore, x = 13.
