Question

Solve this please

`5x - 2(4x + 11) = 14`
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Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

5x - 2(4x+11) = 14

5x - 2*4x -2*11 = 14

5x - 8x - 22 = 14

-3x = 14 + 22

-3x = 36

x = 36/-3

x = -12

Check:

5*-12 -2(4*-12 + 11) = 14

-60 -2(-48+11) = 14

-60 -2(-37) = 14

-60 + 74 = 14

Answer 2

Explanation:

5x - 8x - 22 = 14

-3x - 22 = 14

-3x = 36

x = -12