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-6x+14=10x-18im wondering if i can combine any like terms

User Swati Rawat
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanations:

The given equation is:

-6x + 14 = 10x - 18

Note:

-6x and 10x are like terms

14 and -18 are like terms

Collect like terms:

10x becomes -10x when it crosses the equality sign to the left.

Also, 14 becomes -14 when it crosses the equality sign to the right

The equation then becomes:

-6x - 10x = -18 - 14

-16x = -32

Divide both sides by -16

-16x / -16 = -32 / -16

x = 2

User Paul Rene
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