Question

Solve the equation: 2x + 6 = 7x - 14

Answer 1

5x=20
x=4
(move variables and the numbers around in the first step then simplify)

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

2x + 6 = 7x - 14

-7x -7x

-5x + 6 = -14

- 6 - 6

-5x = -20

/-5 /-5

x = 4

Check your answer:

2x + 6 = 7x - 14

2(4) + 6 = 7(4) - 14

8 + 6 = 28 - 14

14 = 14

This statement is true

Hope this helps!