Question

Solve for x 14x + 2 = 9x - 3

Answer 1

-9x from both sides
5x+2=-3
-2 from both sides
5x=-5
x= -1

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=-1$

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Subtract 9x from both sides.

$14x+2-9x=-3$

2)  Simplify  14x+2-9x to 5x+2.

$5x+2=-3$

3) Subtract 2 from both sides.

$5x=-3-2$

4) Simplify  -3-2 to  -5.

$5x=-5$

5) Divide both sides by 5.

$x=-1$

Therefor, the answer is x = -1