( x + 8 ) − 14 = − 15 x + 8 = − 15 + 14 x + 8 = − 1 x = − 1 − 8 x = − 9
(x + 8) - 14 = -15
*add 14 to both sides
(x + 8) = -15 + 14 = -1
*subtract 8 from both sides
x = -1 - 8 = -9
x = -9
The solution to the equation ( x + 8 ) − 14 = − 15 is x = − 9 . We solved it by simplifying the left side and isolating x .
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