Question

Solve for x.

5(x−4)/2=4x+14

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -16

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x−4)/2=4x+14

(5x - 20)/2 = 4x+14

multiple both sides by 2 to get rid of fraction

2*(5x - 20)/2 = 2*(4x+14)

5x - 20 = 8x + 28

     -20 = 3x + 28

     -48 = 3x

  -48/3 = x      

      -16 = x