Question

Solve the following equation for x 5-2(x+6)=14

Answer 1

X = -10.5


5-2(x+6)=14

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5+(-2x-12)=14

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5-2x-12=+14

Move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.
-2x=+14-5+12

Simplify left and right side of the equation.
-2x=+21

Divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get x.

x=-10.5

Answer 2

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