Question

Solve the equation below.

14(x+20)=−8x−16+9x


A
x=−28

B
x=48

C
x=28

D
x=−48

Answer 1

x = -296/13

Explanation:

14(x+20)=−8x−16+9x

Solve for x

Distribute

14x+280 = −8x−16+9x

14x + 280 = x-16

Subtract x from each side

14x+280 -x = x-16-x

13x+280 = -16

Subtract 280 from each side

13x+280-280 = -16-280

13x= -296

Divide by 13

x = -296/13