Question

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5 – 2(x + 6) = 14
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Answer 1

Answer: -21 / 2

Explanation:

First subtract 5 from both sices

5 - 2 (x + 8) - 5 = 14 - 5

-2 (x + 6) = 9

Then divide both sides by -2

-2 (x + 6) / -2 = 9 / -2

x + 6 = -9 / 2

Finally subtract 6 from both sides

x + 6 - 6 = -9 / 2 - 6

And you’re left with - 21 / 2

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

-21/2

Explanation:

5-2(x+6)=14

5-2x-12=14

5-12-2x=14

-7-2x=14

2x=-7-14

2x=-21

x=-21/2