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Solve for x: 3x + 2 = 14

User Auramo
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

3x + 2 = 14

3x + 2 - 2 = 14 - 2

3x = 12

3x÷3 = 12÷3

x= 4

3(4) + 2 = ?

12+2=?

12+2=14

User Renzop
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Move all terms that don't contain x to the right side and solve.

Solve for x: 3x + 2 = 14-example-1
User Simon Farrow
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