How do you solve -x/2-3=5? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Alan P. Jul 5, 2015 x= -16 Explanation: Given color(white)("XXXX")-x/2-3=5 Add 3 to both sides: color(white)("XXXX")-x/2 = 8 Multiply both sides by (-2) color(white)("XXXX")x = -16 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve -m+3=3? How do you solve -5y-9=74? How do you solve 5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}? How do you solve 0.1y + 11 =0? How do you solve \frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 9918 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License