Question

What is the solution to equation 8-2x+6=24

Answer 1

Answer: x = -5

Explanation:

First, we combine like terms, which in this case, is 8 and 6. Make sure to keep the minus sign next to the 2x, so it stays negative.

-2x+14=24

Next, we subtract 14 from each side.

-2x=10

Now, we divide by -2 on each side of the equation, so all we'll have is an x on one side, and a number on the other.

x = -5

Answer 2

8 - 2x + 6 = 24

(8 + 6) - 2x = 24

14 - 2x = 24 subtract 14 from both sides

-2x = 10 divide both sides by (-2)

x = -5