Answer: x = -5/2
Explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
14−(8x+3)=21−4x
14+−1(8x+3)=21−4x(Distribute the Negative Sign)
14+−1(8x)+(−1)(3)=21−4x
14+−8x+−3=21−4x
14+−8x+−3=21+−4x
(−8x)+(14+−3)=−4x+21(Combine Like Terms)
−8x+11=−4x+21
−8x+11=−4x+21
Step 2: Add 4x to both sides.
−8x+11+4x=−4x+21+4x
−4x+11=21
Step 3: Subtract 11 from both sides.
−4x+11−11=21−11
−4x=10
Step 4: Divide both sides by -4.
-4x/4 = 10/-4
= -5/2
