What is the initial value of the equation shown?

y = - 2x - 5

-5

-2

2

5

Let's solve for x. y = - 2x - 5

Step 1: Flip the equation. - 2x - 5 = y

Step 2: Add 5 to both sides. - 2x - 5 + 5 = y+5 - 2x = y + 5

Step 3: Divide both sides by - 2. - 2x - 2 = y+5 - 2 x = - 1 2 y + - 5 2

Answer: x = - 1 2 y + - 5 2