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Solve for X in the following equations

1) 50-4x = 14

2) 6(3x-2)+5x = 57

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1.) 50 - 14 = 4x
x = 50 - 14 divided by 4 = 36/4 = 9.
x = 9

2.) 6(3x) -12 + 5x = 57
18x + 5x = 57 + 12
23x=69
x = 69 divided 23 = 3
x = 3
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