Question

Solve:

7x − 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14

Answer 1

x = -16

Explanation:

First, you expand the brackets, the equation becomes:

7x - 2x - 2 = 6x + 14

Now, you put the like terms on one side:

7x - 2x - 6x = 14 + 2

-x = 16

x = -16