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Solve for x
14x + 2 = 9x - 3

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Answer:


x=-1

Explanation:

1) Subtract 9x from both sides.


14x+2-9x=-3

2) Simplify 14x+2-9x to 5x+2.


5x+2=-3

3) Subtract 2 from both sides.


5x=-3-2

4) Simplify -3-2 to -5.


5x=-5

5) Divide both sides by 5.


x=-1

Therefor, the answer is x = -1

User RevJohn
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-9x from both sides
5x+2=-3
-2 from both sides
5x=-5
x= -1
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