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(x+8)-14=-15 what is the solution to the equation

User Diziet
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(x + 8) - 14 = -15

*add 14 to both sides

(x + 8) = -15 + 14 = -1

*subtract 8 from both sides

x = -1 - 8 = -9

x = -9
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(x+8)-14=-15 \\ \\ x+8=-15+14 \\ \\ x+8=-1 \\ \\ x=-1-8 \\\\ \boxed{x=-9}
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