What is the value of x in this equation
2x + 2 = -52

x = -27

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 2 = -52        

     -2       -2        

2x = -54

2x/2 = -54/2

x = -27

CHECK YOUR WORK: (plug in the solution to x above)

2(-27) + 2 = -52

-54 + 2 = -52

-52 = -52

When you get an answer that is always true, you know that your previous answer to x was correct.  

ruth is 6 years old

step-by-step explanation:

6 + 24 = 30,   so 6/30 = .2  

if you do 1/5 it also equals .2, so that is the answer.