Question

5-3(x-1)=14 Solve for x

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

5-3(x-1)=14

5-3x+3=14

-3x+8=14

-3x=6

x=-2

Answer 2

`\text{Hello there! :)}`

`\large\boxed{x = -2}`

`5 - 3(x - 1) = 14\\\\\text{Distribute the 3:}\\\\5 - 3(x) - 3(-1) = 14\\\\5 - 3x + 3 = 14\\\\\text{Combine constants:}\\\\8 -3x = 14\\\\ \text{Subtract 8 from both sides:}\\\\-3x = 14 - 8\\\\-3x = 6\\\\\text{Divide both sides by -3:}\\\\-3x/(-3) = 6/(-3)\\\\x = -2.`