Question
The sum of 38 and twice a number x is 124. What is -2x - 5?
A. -101
B. -91
C. 46
D. 86
A. -101
B. -91
C. 46
D. 86
Answers
GPT 3.5
Let's solve the equation: 38 + 2x = 124
First, subtract 38 from both sides: 2x = 124 - 38 -> 2x = 86
Next, divide both sides by 2: x = 43
Now, let's find -2x - 5: -2(43) - 5 = -86 - 5 = -91
Therefore, the answer is B. -91
First, subtract 38 from both sides: 2x = 124 - 38 -> 2x = 86
Next, divide both sides by 2: x = 43
Now, let's find -2x - 5: -2(43) - 5 = -86 - 5 = -91
Therefore, the answer is B. -91