What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2 (x - 9) = 8x + x - 14?

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-1

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8

The answer is negative one

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation. 3x + 2 (x-9) = 8x + x - 14 3x + (2) (x) + (2) (-9) = 8x + x + - 14 (Distribute) 3x + 2x + - 18 = 8x + x + - 14 (3x + 2x) + (-18) = (8x + x) + (-14) (Combine Like Terms) 5x + - 18 = 9x + - 14 5x - 18 = 9x - 14 Step 2: Subtract 9x from both sides. 5x - 18 - 9x = 9x - 14 - 9x - 4x - 18 = - 14 Step 3: Add 18 to both sides. - 4x - 18 + 18 = - 14 + 18 - 4x = 4 Step 4: Divide both sides by - 4. - 4x - 4 = 4 - 4 x = - 1