Which equation is equivalent to 7-2 (3x+4) = 8x

x=

-1

14

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

7-2 (3x+4) = 8x

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

7-2 (3x+4) = 8x

7 + (-2) (3x) + (-2) (4) = 8x (Distribute)

7+-6x+-8=8x

(-6x) + (7+-8) = 8x (Combine Like Terms)

-6x+-1=8x

-6x-1=8x

Step 2: Subtract 8x from both sides.

-6x-1-8x=8x-8x

-14x-1=0

Step 3: Add 1 to both sides.

-14x-1+1=0+1

-14x=1

Step 4: Divide both sides by - 14.

-14x

-14

=

1

-14

x=

-1

14