Question

(12 – 14x) = -8 – 1(8x - 12)

Answer 1

`12 - 14x = - 8 - 1(8x - 12) \\ 12 - 14x = - 8 - 8x + 12 \\ 12 - 12 + 8 = - 8x + 14x \\ 8 = 6x \\ x = (4)/(3)`

Answer 2

x = 4/3

Explanation:

(12 – 14x) = -8 – 1(8x - 12)

12 - 14x = -8 - 8x - 12

12 - 12 + 8 = 14x - 8x

8 = 6x

x = 8/6

x = 4/3