Question

Solve for x
5x-14=8x+4
x = ?

Answer 1

`\large \bf{x = - 6}`

Step-by-step explanation :

Given :

• 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

To Find :

• Solve for x

Solution :

Let's solve your equation step-by-step :

5x - 14 = 8x + 4

Step 1) : Subtract 8x from both sides.

5x - 14 - 8x = 8x + 4 - 8

-3x - 14 = 4

Step 2) : Add 14 to both sides.

-3x - 14 + 14 = 4 + 14

-3x = 18

Step 3) : Divide both sides by -3.

`\frac{-3x}{\bf{-3}}` =
`\frac{18}{\bf{-3}}`

x = -6

Answer 2

-6 = x

Explanation:

5x-14=8x+4

Solve for x

Subtract 5x from each side

5x-5x-14=8x-5x+4

-14 = 3x+4

Subtract 4 from each side

-14-4 = 3x+4-4

-18 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

-18/3 = 3x/3

-6 = x