Question

Solve for the variable. -2x + 6 = 14

Answer 1

`x=-4`

Explanation:

To solve for the variable x, we're going to isolate it.

First step is: Subtracting 6 by both sides:

`-2x+6-6=14-6\\`

Notice how the +6 and the -6 cancel each other out. So we get:

`-2x=8`

Second step is to divide both sides by -2:

`(-2)/(-2) x=(8)/(-2)`

The -2's cancel each other out to:

`x=-4`

Answer 2

Explanation:

-2x + 6 = 14

-2x = 8

x = -4