Question

8 + 5x - 2 = -14
what is the value of x?
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Answer 1

x = -3.6

Explanation:

6 + 5x - 2 = -14

5x + (6 - 2) = -14

5x + 4 = -14 subtract 4 from both sides

5x = -18 divide both sides by 5

x = -3.6