Question

What is 8x + 2 = -14

Answer 1

X= -2

Explanation:

8x + 2 = -14 Subtract 2 from both sides

8x = - 16 Divide by 8

X = -2

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

8x + 2 = -14

Subtract 2 from each side

8x+2-2 = -14-2

8x = -16

Divide each side by 8

8x/8 = -16/8

x = -2