Question

Solve for x. −2(x+14)+1=5 ​ ​

Answer 1

-2(x+14)+1=5
-2x-28+1=5
-2x-27=5
+27 +27
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-2x=32
÷-2 ÷-2
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x=16

Answer 2

-2(x+14)+1=5
-2x-28+1=5
-2x-27=5
-2x=5+27
-2x=32
x=32/-2
x=-16