Question

what is the value of x when 14x=-2x

Answer 1

14x = -2x
Divide by 2
14/-2 = -7

Answer 2

Answer: Simplifying

14x + -2x = 0

Combine like terms: 14x + -2x = 12x

12x = 0

Solving

12x = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Divide each side by '12'.

x = 0

Simplifying

x = 0