2*(x+5)=-9

To solve the equation \(2(x + 5) = -9\), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the \(2\) on the left side: \[ 2x + 10 = -9 \]

2. Subtract \(10\) from both sides to isolate the term with \(x\): \[ 2x = -9 - 10 \] \[ 2x = -19 \]

3. Now, divide both sides by \(2\) to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{-19}{2} \]

So, the solution is: \[ x = -\frac{19}{2} \quad \text{or} \quad -9.5 \]