Question

If x + 14 =1 then x = ?

Answer 1

x + 14 = 1

Subtract 14 from both sides of the equation.

x + 14 - 14 = 1 - 14

You know that a positive and negative produce zero. So, on the left side of the equation, +14 - 14 becomes zero.

x + 0 = -13

x = -13

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Answer 2

X would be equal to -13

Explanation:

if you subtract 14 from both sides, you are left with x on one side and -13 on the other