Question

Solve the equation. 12x – 14 = –2

Answer 1

X=1

Explanation:

12x-14=-2

+14 +14

12x=12

x=1

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other.

Do the opposite of PEMDAS. PEMDAS =

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

First, add 14 to both sides:

12x - 14 = -2

12x - 14 (+14) = -2 (+14)

12x = -2 + 14

12x = 12

Next, divide 12 from both sides:

(12x)/12 = (12)/12

x = 12/12

x = 1

x = 1 is your answer.

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