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Answer:

5(×-2)=14+×

5x-10=14+x

5x-x=14+10

4x=24

x=6

User Frankish
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Answer:

x =6

Explanation:

5(x-2) = 14+x

Distribute

5x-10 = 14+x

Subtract x from each side

5x-x -10 = 14+x-x

4x-10 = 14

Add 10 to each side

4x-10+10 = 14+10

4x= 24

Divide by 4

4x/4 = 24/4

x =6

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