Question

Solve for X:

5x - 14 = 8x + 4

a X = -6
b
X = 10/3

c
X = 6
d
X = -18/13

Answer 1

A) 5 (-6) - 14 = 8 (-6) + 4

- 30 - 14 = - 48 + 4

- 44 = - 44

Explanation:

La respuesta correcta es la A, ya que x = - 6

Answer 2

a) x = -6

Explanation:

5x - 14 = 8x + 4

-14 = 3x + 4

-18 = 3x

x = -6