Question

X + 6 = 2x - 8
x=
solve for x

Answer 1

Explanation:

x + 6 = 2x - 8

1. Subtract 2x from both sides

x - 2x + 6 = 2x - 2x - 8

2. Simplify

-x + 6 = -8

3. Now, subtract 6 from both sides

-x + 6 - 6 = -8 - 6

4. Simplify

-x = -14

5. Divide both sides by -1 because you would want the x by itself instead of having -x

-1x/-1 = -14/-1

6. Simplify

x = 14 <------ Answer

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~Shane