question\nsolve for x:\n-x + 6 = -2(x + 2) - 5

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the right - hand side

$-x + 6=-2x-4 - 5$

Step2: Simplify the right - hand side

$-x + 6=-2x-9$

Step3: Add $2x$ to both sides

$-x+2x + 6=-2x+2x-9$ $x + 6=-9$

Step4: Subtract 6 from both sides

$x+6 - 6=-9 - 6$ $x=-15$

Answer:

$x=-15$