Question

solve the following equation for x. -14 - 10x - 2x = -3 + 8x

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms left side

$-14 - 12x = -3 + 8x$

Step2: Move x terms to one side

$-14 - 12x -8x = -3$
$-14 -20x = -3$

Step3: Isolate constant terms

$-20x = -3 + 14$
$-20x = 11$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = \frac{11}{-20} = -\frac{11}{20}$

Answer:

$x = -\frac{11}{20}$