Question

What is x - 5= 49 - 14(x+6)

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

First, distribute the -14(x+6).

x-5 = 49-14(x+6)

x-5 = 49-14x-84

Next, add up all the like terms (49+(-84))

x-5 = 49-14x-84

x-5 = -14x-35

Now, bring all the like terms to one side. All the x's to one side and all the numbers to the other side.

x-5 = -14x-35

x+14x = -35+5

15x = -30

Last, get x by itself.

15x = -30

x = -2