Question

Solve for x
5x-14=8x+4

Answer 1

In this case, x=-5.333333333 *Remember that this is a negative*

Explanation:

5x-12=8x+4 add 12 to both sides (LHS and RHS)

5x=8x+16 now subtract 8x from both sides to get all x values on 1 side

-3x=16 divide both sides by -3 to get it down to just x=number

x=-5.333333333333333333 (its a repeating decimal)

Answer 2

x= -6

Explanation:

5x-5x-14=8x+4-5x

-14=3x+4

-14-4=3x+4-4

-18=3x

-18/3 = 3/3x

-6=x