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 \( x \): \[ 2x + 10 - 10 = -9 - 10 \] \[ 2x = -19 \]

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

Thus, the solution is \[ x = -\frac{19}{2} \text{ or } -9.5. \]