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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

16x-8-14x=10

16x+-8+-14x=10

(16x+-14x)+(-8)=10 ( Combine like terms)

2x-8=10

Add 8 to both sides

2x-8=10

+8 +8

2x=18

Divide both sides by 2

2x=18/2

x=9

User Raj Sf
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

Original equation: 16x-8-14x=10

Combine like terms: 2x-8=10

Add 8 to both sides: 2x=18

Divide by 2 on both sides: x=9

Let me know if this helps!

User Oladya Kane
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