Question

What is the solution to the following equation? x/3 - 14 = -2A. x= -2 B. X = 21 c. x= -4 D. K = 36

Answer 1

Given the equation :

`(x)/(3)-14=-2`

Solve for x:

Multiply all terms by 3:

`\begin{gathered} 3\cdot(x)/(3)-3\cdot14=-2\cdot3 \\ \\ x-42=-6 \end{gathered}`

Add 42 for both sides:

`\begin{gathered} x-42+42=-6+42 \\ x=36 \end{gathered}`

So, the answer is option D. x = 36