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14x − 9 = 7x + 12 PLEASE

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Answer:

3x

Explanation:

14x − 9 = 7x + 12

+ 9 + 9

14x = 7x + 21

-7x -7x

7x = 21

÷7 ÷ 7

x = 3

All you have to do is try to leave the variable on one side

Hope this helped!

User Slugonamission
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Answer: x = 3

Explanation:

collect the like terms, then calculate it.

14x - 7x = 12 + 9

divide both sides.

7x = 21

divide those again.

x = 3

User Derokorian
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