Question

PLEASE HELP ME… Andre tried to solve the equation 14(x + 12) = 2 what was his mistake explain?

14(x + 12) = 2
14x = -10
x = -40

Answer 1

You have to multiply 14 by 12 too (step 2)

Answer 2

Explanation:

you have to multiply with both x and 12

14(x + 12) = 2

7(x + 12) = 1

x+12=1/7

x=-83/7