Solve for x.

Question

x + 5 = -7

(1 point)
Responses

35
35

2
2

-35
-35

-2
-2

12
12

-12

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x + 5 = -7 \), you need to isolate \( x \).

1. Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

\[ x + 5 - 5 = -7 - 5 \]

2. This simplifies to:

\[ x = -12 \]

So the solution is \( x = -12 \).

The correct response is -12.