Question

Solve. 4x + 10= 2x – 14

Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

Answer 2

x = -12

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides

2x + 10 = -14

Step 2: Subtract 10 from both sides

2x = -24

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2

x = -12