Question

(x+8)-14=-15 what is the solution to the equation

Answer 1

$(x+8)-14=-15 \\ \\ x+8=-15+14 \\ \\ x+8=-1 \\ \\ x=-1-8 \\\\ \boxed{x=-9}$

Answer 2

(x + 8) - 14 = -15

*add 14 to both sides

(x + 8) = -15 + 14 = -1

*subtract 8 from both sides

x = -1 - 8 = -9

x = -9