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What is the value of x? 14(−8x−24)=6x+18−12x

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Answer:

x=6.5

Explanation:

User Bamieh
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x= -177/53

1. Group like terms: 14(-8x-24)=6x-12x+18
2. Add similar elements: -112x-366=-6+18
3. Add 366 to both sides: -112x=-6x+18
4. Add 6x to both sides: -106x=356
5. Divide both sides by -106: x=-177/53
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