Question

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Solve for x.
​ −2(x+14)+1=5 ​
​ Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form in the box.

x =

Answer 1

Explanation:

First distribute: -2x - 28 + 1 = 5

Now simplify: -2x - 27 = 5

Now addition property of equality: -2x = 5 + 27

Now simplify: -2x = 32

Now division property of equality: x = 32/-2

Simplify: x = -16

If you need it as a fraction then you can put -
`(16)/(1) \\`

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

x=16

Explanation:

Equations which are never true:

4.1 Solve : -2 = 0

A a non-zero constant never equals zero.

Solving a Single Variable Equation:

4.2 Solve : x+16 = 0

Subtract 16 from both sides of the equation :

x = -16

One solution was found :

x = -16