Question

2. Solve for x:

5x - 14 = 8x + 4
a) x = 6
c) x = -18/13
b) x = -6
d) x = 10/3

Answer 1

x= -6

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by subtracting 4 from both sides

5x - 14 = 8x + 4 -4

5x - 18 = 8x -5x

-18 = 3x /3

-6 = x

Answer 2

`- 6 = x` or B) x = -6

Explanation:

`5x - 14 = 8x + 4` Subtract 5x on both sides

`- 14 = 3x + 4` Subtract 4 on both sides

`- 18 = 3x` Divide 3 on both sides

`- 6 = x`