Question

What is the first step in solving: 14 + 2x - 3 = 43?

Answer 1

Explanation:

14+2x-3=43

2x-3=43-14

2x=43-14-3

2x=26

X=26/2

X=13

Answer 2

Combining like terms, in this case 14 and -3:

11+2x=43

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