6x - 12 = 8x + 14
2x = - 26
x = - 13
The point (a,b) would be in quadrant 2 (the one on the top left)
Answer:
-1.5
Step-by-step explanation:
2 times -1/4 is -0.5. -0.5 times 3 is -1.5
Answer:
Option (b) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:
Given: 
We have too choose the correct simplification for the given statement.
Consider 
Using property of exponents,
We have,

Again applying property of exponents 
We have,

Simplify, we have,

we get,

Thus, 
Option (b) is correct.