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3x-8=2x+6 How do I do equations?
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3x-8=2x+6
How do I do equations?

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3x-8=2x+6

The goal of every equation is to isolate the variable.

Use inverse operations. Add 8 on both sides.

3x=2x+14

Subtract 2x on both sides

x = 14

I hope that helps!

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