How do I solve this two step equation using inverse operations? - 2x - 7 = - 17

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

-2x - 7 = - 17

Add 7 to both sides to eliminate - 7 on the left side

-2x - 7 + 7 = - 17 + 7

-2x = - 10

Now divide both sides by - 2 to isolate x

-2x/2 = - 10/-2

x = 5