<u>Positive</u> numbers are located to the right of zero on the <u>number</u> line
I believe its letter b. how far from zero because it would determine negative and positive numbers! so wait till an other answer and maybe you will get letter b as the answer hope i helped! <span />
Answer: x=−9/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
−2(x+14)+1=5
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−2(x+14)+1=5(−2)(x)+(−2)(14)+1=5(Distribute)−2x+
−1
2
+1=5
(−2x)+(
−1
2
+1)=5(Combine Like Terms)
−2x+
1
2
=5
−2x+
1
2
=5
Step 2: Subtract 1/2 from both sides.
−2x+
1
2
−
1
2
=5−
1
2
−2x=
9
2
Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.
−2x
−2
=
9
2
−2
x=
−9
4
