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Find all real solutions x + 5 = 14 - (1)/(2)x

Find all real solutions x + 5 = 14 - (1)/(2)x
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Find all real solutions
x + 5 = 14 -
(1)/(2)x

User Thndrkiss
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Multiply all terms by 2 to get rid of fractions
2x+10=28-x

Add x to both sides
3x+10=28

Subtract 10 from both sides
3x=18

Divide both sides by 3
x=6

Final answer: x=6
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