Both answers appear to be correct.
-2x-3=2
-2x - 3 + 3 = 2 + 3
-2x = 5
x = -5/2
If you post your work for the second problem, we'll be glad to correct it.
Calulations for the following:
-2x-3=2
Book states answer as -5/2. This does not seem to be correct answer.
x/10 + 1.7=-3.5
Book states answer as -52. This also does not seem to be the correct answer
2 answers
the book answer is correct