Question

I need to solve for x

Answer 1

x=-6

Explanation:

8(2x-2)=7(3x+2)

simplify both sides

(8)(2x)+(8)(-2)=(7)(3x)+(7)(2)

distribute

16x+-16=21x+14

16x-16=21x+14

subtract 21x from both sides

-5x-16=14

add 16 to both sides

-5x=30

divide both sides by -5

x=-6

Answer 2

x=-6

Explanation: