Solve the Equation
14-3(x+9)=5
14 - 3(x+9) = 5 distribute the 3 across the terms in the parentheses
14 - 3x - 27 = 5
14 - 27 - 3x = 5
-13 - 3x = 5 add 13 to both sides
-3x = 18 divide both sides by -3
x = -6
Subtract 14 from both sides.
14-3(x+9)-14=5-14
Simplify
-3(x+9)=-9
Divide both sides by -3
x+9-9=3-9
Subtract 9 from both sides
x=-6
