Question

Solve 7x − 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14.
−12
12
−16
16

Answer 1

7x-2(x+1)=6x+14
7x-2x-2=6x+14
5x-6x=14+2
-x=16
x=-16

Answer 2

The correct option is C) -16

Explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

`7x-2(x + 1) = 6x + 14`

Open the parentheses

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

Add the like terms.

`5x -2 = 6x + 14`

Subtract 5x from both the sides.

`-2 = x + 14`

Subtract 14 to the both sides.

`x=-16`

Hence, the correct option is C) -16