Solve 2-2x-1-x-5 - ScanMath

Evaluate

2 - 2 x - 1 - x - 5

To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0

2 - 2 x - 1 - x - 5 = 0

Subtract the numbers

1 - 2 x - x - 5 = 0

Subtract the terms

More Steps

1 - 3 x - 5 = 0

Subtract the numbers

- 4 - 3 x = 0

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

- 3 x = 0 + 4

Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression

- 3 x = 4

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

3 x = - 4

Divide both sides

\frac{3 x}{3} = \frac{- 4}{3}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 4}{3}

Solution

x = - \frac{4}{3}

Alternative Form

x = - 1. \dot{3}

Simplify the expression