-x-2=3

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Solution for -x-2=3 equation: 


Simplifying
-1x + -2 = 3

Reorder the terms:
-2 + -1x = 3

Solving
-2 + -1x = 3

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + -1x = 3 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + -1x = 3 + 2
-1x = 3 + 2

Combine like terms: 3 + 2 = 5
-1x = 5

Divide each side by '-1'.
x = -5

Simplifying
x = -5

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