What is the correct solution to the equation 5 - 2x = - 9?

5 - 2x = - 9

5 - 2x=-9

to start, you must isolate the variable. you would subtract 5 from both sides of the eqauation:

-2x = - 14

next you must get rid of that - 2 so you would divide each side by - 2:

x = 7