Question

Solve for x:

-8x -14 = 7(-2-14x)+4x

Answer 1

1. Distribute the 7 into the parenthesis.
2. Combine like terms on each side.
3. Move the x over to one side by adding 8.
4. Divide by 8 to get x alone

Answer 2

Explanation:

-8x -14 = 7(-2-14x)+4x

-8x - 14 = 7*-2 - 7*14 +4x

-8x - 14 = -14 - 98x +4x

-8x - 14 = -14 - 94x

-8x + 94x = -14 +14

86x = 0

x= 0