Question

2 STEP EQUATION
14 - 9x = -8(10 + x)

Answer 1

We'll do this in much the same way as we solved your last question:

14 - 9x = -8(10 + x)

First, we'll distribute the -8

14 - 9x = (-8)(10) + (-8)(x)

14 - 9x = (-80) + (-8x)

14 - 9x = -80 - 8x

Now, let's get all the x's on one side and all the regular numbers on the other. We'll add 9x + 80 to both sides of the equation:

14 - 9x = -80 - 8x
+80 +9x +80 +9x

94= 1x

So x = 94.

Answer 2

I didn't understand it the last time so thank you!