Questions on Word Problems: Evaluation, Substitution answered by real tutors!

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Evaluation -> Questions on Word Problems: Evaluation, Substitution answered by real tutors!     (Log On)
Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software that solves YOUR algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 149664: Solve for x
-8x+14=-2(4x-7): Solve for x
-8x+14=-2(4x-7)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(9392) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-8x+14=-2(4x-7) Start with the given equation.


-8x+14=-8x+14 Distribute.


-8x=-8x+14-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.


-8x+8x=14-14 Add 8x to both sides.


0x=14-14 Combine like terms on the left side.


0x=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=0 Simplify.


Since this equation is always true for any x value, this means x can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.