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What is 14+4x-5=4x-8x-15?

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Answer: x = −3

Explanation:

1. Cancel 4x on both sides.

14 − 5 = −8x − 15

2. Simplify 14 − 5 to 9.

9 = −8x − 15

3. Add 15 to both sides.

9 + 15 = −8x

4. Simplify 9 + 15 to 24

24 = −8x

5. Divide both sides by -8

-24/8 = x

6. Simplify 24/8 to 3

−3=x

x = -3

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