Question

Solve the following

equation:
-(x – 8) = 14

A.) x=6
B.)x=-6
C.)no solution
D.)infinite solutions

Answer 1

B. x=-6

Explanation:

-x+8=14

-x+8=14-8

-x=6

x=-6

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

-(x -8)= 14

Expand the bracket as follows:

-x +8 =14

Collect like terms

-x = 14 -8

= 6

Divide both sides by -1

x= -6