Algebra Linear Equation help

[tathagata7]

On my SSAT practice exam, I have the following question:

What is the value of x if 14x - 3 (2x - 4) = -8x - 4?

Answer is -1

I need to figure out how to do this.

I did the following so far:


14x - 6x - 12 = -8x - 4

14x - 6x = -8x + 8

8x = -8x +8

 

[Deleted member 4993]

On my SSAT practice exam, I have the following question:

What is the value of x if 14x - 3 (2x - 4) = -8x - 4?

Answer is -1

I need to figure out how to do this.

I did the following so far:


14x - 6x - 12 = -8x - 4 ← Incorrect. It should be:

14x - 6x + 12 = -8x - 4
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14x - 6x = -8x + 8

8x = -8x +8

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