Let's solve your equation step-by-step:
It's usually easier to rewrite the equation, so let's do that
6(-3-x)-2x = 14
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
6(-3-x)-2x = 14
Simplify: (Distribute)
(6)(-3)+(6)(-x)+-2x=14
-18+-6x-2x = 14
(-6x + -2x) + (-18) = 14
(Combine like terms)
-8x+-18 = 14
-8x - 18 = 14
Step 2: Add 18 to both sides
-1x-18+18 = 14+18
-8x = 32
Step 3: Divide both sides by -8
-8x/8 = 32/-8
x = -4
Final answer -
x = -4
You can check your work by replacing your x by -4 so your equation will equal 14. Remember, use PEMDAS or your answer will not come out correctly.
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