x = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
The given equations:
y = 2x - 6
y = -6x - 14
Since both equations are equal to y, we will equate the right hand side of both equations.
y = y
2x - 6 = -6x - 14
collect like terms:
2x + 6x = -14 + 6
8x = -8
divide both sides by 8:
8x/8 = -8/8
x = -1