Question

Help 14x = 2 (5x + 14)

Answer 1

I would divide by 2 first instead of distributing. This simplifies the expression

Answer 2

subtract 5x from both sides to get the x terms together

Answer 3

divide by 2 to both sides get rid of the coefficient.

Answer 4

14x = 2 (5x + 14)
4x = 28
x = 7

Answer 5

I would do the distrubti property first multiply 2*5x then do 2*14

Answer 6

Thank You all very much very helpful!

Answer 7

@Brewers121 it's personal preference but I find that is two steps compared to my one.