Question

Solve 7x − 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14. −12 12 −16 16

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C) -16

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

$7x-2(x + 1) = 6x + 14$  

Open the parentheses

$7x-2x -2 = 6x + 14$  

Add the like terms.

$5x -2 = 6x + 14$  

Subtract 5x from both the sides.

$-2 = x + 14$  

Subtract 14 to the both sides.

$x=-16$  

Hence, the correct option is C) -16

Answer 2

7x-2(x+1)=6x+14
7x-2x-2=6x+14
5x-6x=14+2
-x=16
x=-16