-2x-5=-38

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Solution for -2x-5=-38 equation: 


Simplifying
-2x + -5 = -38

Reorder the terms:
-5 + -2x = -38

Solving
-5 + -2x = -38

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '5' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 5 + -2x = -38 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + -2x = -38 + 5
-2x = -38 + 5

Combine like terms: -38 + 5 = -33
-2x = -33

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = 16.5

Simplifying
x = 16.5

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