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Given the equation 5 + x - 14 = x - 7.

Part A. Solve the equation 5 + x - 14 = x - 7. In your final answer, be sure to state the solution and include all of your work.
Part B. Use the values x = -2, 0, 3 to prove your solution to the equation 5 + x - 14 = x - 7. In your final answer, include all of your calculations.

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Answer:

x=0

Explanation:

combine like terms on both sides of the equal sign

-9+x= x-7

move similar terms to the same side

-2=0x

divide both sides by x

x=0

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