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Solve for x: -2x+14=20

User MichielB
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

-2x + 14 = 20

Subtract 14 from each side.

-2x = 6

Divide both sides by -2

x = -3

User A H Bensiali
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

First, subtract 14 from 20. 20-14=6. And then divide -2 on each side. You then have to do 6/-2, when a postive number divides a negative, you change the sign. So you would get x=-3

User Bhovhannes
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