SOLUTION: -2(x+1)+3x=14 I dont get how to cancel when all yu have is the answer on one side how can x equal 16 cause my book say's the answer is 16

Question 760690: -2(x+1)+3x=14
I dont get how to cancel when all yu have is the answer on one side how can x equal 16 cause my book say's the answer is 16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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