Question

How do you solve `x/-3+14=8`?

Answer 1

Always get the `x`'s to one side and the numbers to the other.

Explanation:

Subtract `14` on both sides:
`x/(-3)+cancel14-cancel14=8-14=-6`

Then multiply both sides by `-3` to get rid of the fraction:
`(cancel(-3)*x)/cancel(-3)=(-3)(-6)->x=18`

Don't forget to put the answer into the original question, just to make sure.