Question

Solve for x: -2x+14=20

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

-2x + 14 = 20

Subtract 14 from each side.

-2x = 6

Divide both sides by -2

x = -3

Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

First, subtract 14 from 20. 20-14=6. And then divide -2 on each side. You then have to do 6/-2, when a postive number divides a negative, you change the sign. So you would get x=-3