Answer:
x = 18
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract 5 on both sides:
-2x + 5 =- -31
-5 -5
-2x = -36
Divide by -2 on both sides:
/-2 /-2
Answer: x=18
first, add 5 to 31. then, divide both sides by -2. this gives you 18
