Question

2. Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4 a) x = 6 c) x = -18/13 b) x = -6 d) x = 10/3

Answer 1

Answer:

x= -6

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate the variable by subtracting 4 from both sides

5x - 14 = 8x + 4      -4

5x - 18 = 8x           -5x

-18 = 3x                   /3

-6 = x

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 6 = x$ or B) x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

$5x - 14 = 8x + 4$           Subtract 5x on both sides

$- 14 = 3x + 4$                 Subtract 4 on both sides

$- 18 = 3x$                        Divide 3 on both sides

$- 6 = x$