Question

Solve: 7x - 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14

Answer 1

expand -2(x+1) first

Answer 2

7x -2x -1 = 6x +14

Answer 3

now simplify 7x-2x since they are like terms

Answer 4

so that would be 7 * -2 ?

Answer 5

7x-2x just like that
=5x

Answer 6

ok so 5x -1 = 6x + 14

Answer 7

now subtract 5x from both sides what happens

Answer 8

-1 = x +14

Answer 9

goo can u think of what number - 14 =-1

Answer 10

13

Answer 11

what number + 14 = -1 i mean

Answer 12

-15 ?

Answer 13

yep

Answer 14

x+14=-1
you can also subtract 14 from both sides to get that result
x+14-14=-1-14
x=-15

Answer 15

Thank you so much!

Answer 16

you're welcome