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What is the solution to the following equation? 5(2x − 14) + 23 = 7x − 14
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What is the solution to the following equation? 5(2x − 14) + 23 = 7x − 14

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x=11

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User Nekomimi
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5(2x - 14) + 23 = 7x - 14
10x - 70 + 23 = 7x - 14
Combine like terms
10x - 47 = 7x - 14
subtract 7x from both sides
3x - 47 = -14
add 47 to both sides
3x = 33
divide both sides by 3
x = 11

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