Ok, I got the addition down, I have a few that have subtraction in them:
8x -40=14x +2=
8x -40=14x +2=
Combine like terms.
8x - 14x = 40 + 2
-6x = 42
x = - 7
Thank you Ms. Sue, you really helped me out!
You're welcome, JR.
To solve the equation 8x - 40 = 14x + 2, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. We can do this by using the properties of equality and performing the same operations on both sides of the equation.
Let's break down the steps:
1. Start by simplifying both sides of the equation. Combine the like terms on each side separately.
- On the left side, we have 8x - 40.
- On the right side, we have 14x + 2.
2. To eliminate the variable x from the left side, subtract 8x from both sides. This will move all terms containing x to the right side of the equation.
- Subtracting 8x from both sides gives: -40 = 6x + 2.
3. Next, let's isolate the term with the variable on the right side by subtracting 2 from both sides.
- Subtracting 2 from both sides gives: -42 = 6x.
4. Now, divide both sides by 6 to solve for x and isolate it.
- Dividing both sides by 6 gives: x = -7.
Therefore, the solution to the equation 8x - 40 = 14x + 2 is x = -7.