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5(3 - x) + 2(x + 1) = 14

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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

given the equation

5(3 - x) + 2(x + 1) = 14 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

15 - 5x + 2x + 2 = 14 ( simplify left side )

- 3x + 17 = 14 ( subtract 17 from both sides )

- 3x + 17 - 17 = 14 - 17 ( simplify both sides )

- 3x = - 3 ( divide both sides by - 3 )


(-3)/(-3) x =
(-3)/(-3) , that is

x = 1

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