Solve for x.

16 = - 2x - 1

x = - 8

x = - 7

x = 7

x = 8

x = - 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : 16 = - 2x - 1

To find : Solve for x.

Solution : We have given

16 = - 2x - 1

On adding both sides by 1

16 + 1 = - 2x.

17 = - 2x

On dividing both sides by - 2.

x = - 8. 5

If we rounded it it would be - 8.

Therefore, x = - 8.

I tend to flip so x is on the left, so:

-2x - 1 = 16

-2x = 17

x = - 17/2, which is - 8.5

Rounding up, your answer would be x = - 8!