Question

Question 14. When solving the equation -14 = 7x + 6 what will the next stage of your working be?

Answer 1

You would subtract 6 from each side.

Explanation:

- 14 = 7x + 6

Subtract 6 from each side:

- 14 - 6 = 7x + 6 - 6

7x = - 20

Divide each side by 7:

7x ÷ 7 = - 20 ÷ 7

x = 2 and 6/7