Question

Find and Fix the Error
−6x−14=8
−6x=22
x = − 22 6

Answer 1

Let's find and fix the error in your solution:

Starting equation: -6x - 14 = 8

First, add 14 to both sides to isolate the variable term:

-6x - 14 + 14 = 8 + 14

-6x = 22

Now, you correctly have -6x = 22.

To solve for x, divide both sides by -6, not -6/6:

(-6x) / (-6) = 22 / (-6)

This will give you the correct solution:

x = -22 / 6

Now, let's simplify -22/6:

x = -22 / 6 = -11 / 3

So, the correct solution is:

x = -11/3