Question

Solve 7x − 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14.

−12

12

−16

16

Answer 1

after you distribute everything and get all the fancy stuff out of the way, x= -16

Answer 2

Answer: -16

Explanation:

The given equation :
`7x - 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14`

To solve the above equation for x , by using BODMAS first we simplify the bracket .

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

Now, Subtract 6x and add on both the sides , we get

`7x - 2x- 6x = 14+2\\\\\Rightarrow\ -x=16`

Multiply -1 on the both sides , we get

`x=-16`

Hence, the solution to the given equation is
`x=-16`