Question

What is the value of x? 6(−3−x)−2x=14 Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

For this we would first simplify using order of operations.
6(-3-x) - 2x = 14 ------> Distribute
-18 -6x - 2x = 14 ------> Combine Like Terms
-8x - 18 = 14 Now we want to isolate x!
-8x - 18 = 14 ------> Add 18 to both sides.
-8x = 32 ------> Divide both sides by -8.
x = -4
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