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2. Solve the equation for x.
14 - x = 5x - 4

User Suenda
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

If we substitute x for 3 it will give u the following expression:

14 - 3 = 5 x 3 - 4

If we solve both these expressions they will both give us: 11

This will prove the equation correct

User Mayur Kotlikar
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

14-x=5x-4

Add the x from the left side to the right

14=6x-4

and the 4 to the left side

16=6x

6x=18

x=3

User Brendan Metcalfe
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