Question

solve this linear equation;

Answer 1

2(7x+8)=2-x

14x+16=2-x

14x+x=2-16

15x=-14

x=-14/15

Answer 2

Answer:

-10/8

Step-by-step explanation:

2(7x+8)+6=2-x

2(7x+8)=2-6-x

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

7x+8=-4-x/2

7x+8=-2-x

7x+x=-2-8

8x=-10

x=-10/8

x=-5/4