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Solve for x ...........

User Erik Cupal
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We are given an equation

2(4x - 9) = 14

To solve for x

Firstly, we need to open the parenthesis

2 *4x - 2*9 = 14

8x - 18 = 14

Collect the like terms

8x = 18 + 14

8x = 32

Divide both sides by 8

8x/8 = 32 / 8

x = 32/8

x = 4

The answer is 4

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