chuki17 chuki17
  • 23-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x in the equation: 5x +14 = 2x - 4





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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 23-09-2020

Answer:

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

5x +14 = 2x - 4

Subtract 2x from each side

5x-2x +14 = 2x-2x - 4

3x +14 = -4

Subtract 14 from each side

3x+14-14 = -4-14

3x = -18

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = -18/3

x = -6

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alessialol
alessialol alessialol
  • 23-09-2020

Answer:

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+ 14 = 2x - 4

-2x        -2x

3x+14= -4

   -14   -14

3x = -18

3x/3 = -18/3

x = -6

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