Question

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-5 = 3x - 14

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Solution:

-5 = 3x - 14

Pass the -5 to the right side and change its sign.

0 = 3x - 14 + 5

Then we do the same with the 3x

-3x = -14 + 5

Substrate 5 by 14 and leave the negative sign

-3x = -9

Divide -3 by -9. ( We are dividing two negative numbers, so the answer has to be positive )

x = 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

-5 = 3x - 14 Add 14 to both sides

+14 +14

9 = 3x

Divide both sides by 3

9/3 = 3 3x/3 = x

3 = x