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Solve for X. Show each step of the solution.

3(8-X)+21=14+2(5x-4)

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We can set this process up in steps:

1. Distribute

24 - 3x + 21 = 14 + 10x - 8

2. Simplify

-3x + 45 = 10x + 6

3. Subtract 10x

-13x + 45 = 6

4. Subtract 45

-13x = -39

5. Divide by -13

x = 3

Answer → x = 3
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