solve: 2x + 5 = -27\nx = \ndone

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with x

Subtract 5 from both sides. $2x+5 - 5=-27 - 5$ $2x=-32$

Step2: Solve for x

Divide both sides by 2. $\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{-32}{2}$ $x = - 16$

Answer:

$-16$