How do I solve for -2x + 14x + 3 = 8x + 27

Pilavdzice asked Feb 14, 2023

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Pilavdzice asked Feb 14, 2023

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Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

-2x + 14x + 3 = 8x + 27 (problem)

12x + 3 = 8x + 27 (combine like-terms)

4x + 3 = 27 (subtract 8x from both sides)

4x = 24 (subtract 3 from both sides)

x = 6 (divide each side by 4 and you get…)

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