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14=7x+4-2x
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

So

  1. 14=7x+4-2x
  2. Combine like terms
  3. 14=7x-2x+4
  4. 14=5x+4
  5. Subtract 4 to both sides
  6. 14-4=5x+4-4
  7. 10=5x
  8. Divide by 5 to both sides
  9. 10/5=5x/5
  10. 2=x
  11. Or x=2
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