Answer:
[tex]x = - \frac{9}{2} [/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Add 5 to both sides.
[tex] - 2x = 4 + 5[/tex]
2) Simplify 4 + 5 to 9.
[tex] - 2x = 9[/tex]
3) Divide both sides by -2 to get the answer.
[tex]x = - \frac{9}{2} [/tex]
hence, the answer is x = -9/2.
