Question

Solve for x
14x + 2 = 9x - 3

Answer 1

`x=-1`

Explanation:

1) Subtract 9x from both sides.

`14x+2-9x=-3`

2) Simplify 14x+2-9x to 5x+2.

`5x+2=-3`

3) Subtract 2 from both sides.

`5x=-3-2`

4) Simplify -3-2 to -5.

`5x=-5`

5) Divide both sides by 5.

`x=-1`

Therefor, the answer is x = -1

Answer 2

-9x from both sides
5x+2=-3
-2 from both sides
5x=-5
x= -1