Question

-2(5×+8)=14+6× solve for x​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

-10x - 16 = 14 + 6x

-6x            -6x

-16x - 16 = 14

      +16  +16

-16x = 30

     -16

x = -1.875

Step-by-step explanation:

1. distribute the brackets by -2
2. subtract 6x from both sides
3. add 16 to both sides
4. divide by -16 to get x

Answer 2

Exact form:

-15/8

Decimal form:

-1.875

Mixed number form:

-1 7/8