Question

-2(5x+8)=14+6x what are the steps

Answer 1

Answer:
-15/8=x

Explanation:
-2(5x+8)=14+6x

1) Distribute -2 into the parentheses
-10x-16=14+6x

2) Combine like terms
Move -10x to the other side
-16=14+6x+10x
Move 14 to the other side
-16-14=6x+10x
-30=16x

3) Divide both sides by 16
-30/16=x

4) Simplify the fraction
-15/8=x

I hope this helps! Please comment if you have any questions.

Answer 2

Answer:

-10x-16=14+6x

-16-14=6x+10x

-30=16x

x=-15/8