Answer:
x=-2
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
5x−(14−x)=−30−2x
5x+−1(14−x)=−30−2x(Distribute the Negative Sign)
5x+(−1)(14)+−1(−x)=−30−2x
5x+−14+x=−30−2x
5x+−14+x=−30+−2x
(5x+x)+(−14)=−2x−30(Combine Like Terms)
6x+−14=−2x−30
6x−14=−2x−30
Step 2: Add 2x to both sides.
6x−14+2x=−2x−30+2x
8x−14=−30
Step 3: Add 14 to both sides.
8x−14+14=−30+14
8x=−16
Step 4: Divide both sides by 8.
8x
8
=
−16
8
x=−2
