Question

Solve: negative 1 over 2x + 1 = −x + 8

Answer 1

Equation: -1/2x + 1 = -x + 8

Work:

-x/2 + 1 = -x + 8

1 - x/2 = -x + 8

1 - x/2 = 8 - x

2 - x = 16 - 2x

-x = 16 - 2x - 2

-x = 2x + 14

-x + 2x = 14

x = 14

Final Answer:

x = 14