Question

Determine the solution for the equation :

14 = -3x-16

Answer 1

x= -10

Explanation:

14= -3x-16

1) -3x-16=14: Switch the left and right sides

2) -3x=14=16: Separate the constants and variables

3) -3x=30: Add the numbers

4) -3x/-3 = 30/-3: Divide both sides by -3

5) x= -10: Simplify

Hope that helps :)

Answer 2

Answer: x=-10

Explanation:

rewrite equation as -3x-16=14.

Move all terms to the right side of the equation

-------> 3x=30, divide by -3 and simplify. :) hope that helped.