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What is the answer to 6 + 14 = 5x

User Kadiatou
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X=4

Pull out like factors :

5x - 20 = 5 • (x - 4)

Solve : 5 = 0

This equation has no solution.

A a non-zero constant never equals zero

Solve : x-4 = 0

Add 4 to both sides of the equation :

x = 4

User Hydrothermal
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

6+14=5x

Add 6 and 14 which is equal to 20.

You will get 20=5x which you will then divide by 5 inorder to solve for x.

User RickDT
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