Answer:
x=-16
Step-by-step explanation:
−2(x+14)+1=5
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−2(x+14)+1=5
(−2)(x)+(−2)(14)+1=5(Distribute)
−2x+−28+1=5
(−2x)+(−28+1)=5(Combine Like Terms)
−2x+−27=5
−2x−27=5
Step 2: Add 27 to both sides.
−2x−27+27=5+27
−2x=32
Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.
−2x
−2
=
32
−2
x=−16
Answer:
x=−16
Answer:
-2(x + 14) + 1 = 5
-2x - 28 + 1 = 5
-2x - 27 = 5
-2x = 32
x = -16
