Solve the equation, justify
each step with an algebraic
property.
-2x = x – 5

x= 1.66 repeating

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−2x=x−5

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

−2x − x = x − 5− x

−3x=−5

Step 2: Divide both sides by -3.

-3x/-3=-5/-3

x=1.66 repeating

see explanation

step-by-step explanation:

since the sequence is geometric there is a common ratio r between consecutive terms, that is

r = 4 ÷ - 2 = - 2

r = - 8 ÷ 4 = - 2

r = 16 ÷ 8 = - 2

the next term - 13 must be incorrect as it should be - 32 for the sequence to be geometric.

the first 4 terms are therefore geometric with common ratio r = - 2