1.) 2x + 5= -25 Subtract 5 from both sides 2x= -30 Divide 2 on both sides so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable x. Final Answer: x= -15
2.) -3m-6=48 Add 6 to both sides -3m= 54 Divide -3 on both sides so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable m. Final Answer: m= -18
