SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation and sho work in detail. 16=2-2x

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Question 359350: Please help me solve this equation and sho work in detail. 16=2-2x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please help me solve this equation and sho work in detail.
16=2-2x
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Subtract 2 from both sides to get:
14 = -2x
Divide both sides by -2 to et:
x = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.