Question

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2(x − 9) = 8x + x − 14?

−8
−1
1
8

Answer 1

The actual answer is 1!

Step-by-step explanation

Answer 2

Explanation:

3x+2(x-9)=8x+x-14

3x+2-9x=8x+x-14

add3xand-9x

-6x+2=8X+x-14

8X +X=9X

-6X+2=9X-14

+6X to both sides

2=3x-14

subtract 2 on both sides

3x/-12

the answer is -8