Question

What is the value of x?
5 - x = 14

Answer 1

`-9`

Explanation:

This question will throw anyone off, but it is very simple.

All you have to do is backwards equation:

`14 - 5 = 9`

But since 5 is before 9, we have to make nine negative to make it true.

`5 - (-9) = 14`

Answer 2

Hope this Helps!

Explanation:

To solve for x when the equation includes an exponent, start by isolating the term with the exponent. Then, isolate the variable with the exponent by dividing both sides by the coefficient of the x term to get your answer. If the equation has fractions, start by cross-multiplying the fractions.