Question

-2(x - 5) = -14
What does x equal in this equation

Answer 1

x=12, move -5 to the right and change it to a positive ( x=7+5 ) then solve 7+5 which is 12.

Answer 2

Explanation:

-2(x-5)=-14

-2x+10=-14

-2x=-14-10

-2x=-24

-x=12

x=-12