Question

Solve the equation.

8-2x = -8x + 14
O x=-1
0 x = -3/5
0 x = 3/5
O x = 1

Answer 1

8-2x = -8x + 14

Add 8x to both sides:

8x - 2x = 14 + 8x

Simplify:

6x = 14 + 8x

Subtract 8x from both sides:

6x - 8x = 14

Simplify:

-2x = 14

Divide both sides by -2:

x = -7

Therefore, the solution is x = -7.

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

• Subtract 8 from both sides to get - 2x = -8x + 6

• Add 8x on both sides, you get 6x = 6

• Divide by 6 into both sides to get x = 1

8 - 2x = -8x + 14

-8 = -8

- 2x = -8x + 6

+8x = +8x

6x = 6

x = 1