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 7418 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License