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solve the equation shown for x.
14 - 4x = 3(x - 7)

User Justbeez
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

14-4x=3x-21

-4x-3x=-21-14

-7x=-35 (divide both sides of the equation by -7)

x=5

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Answer:


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14 - 4x = 3(x - 7) \\ 14 - 4x = 3x - 21 \\ 14 + 21 = 3x + 4x \\ 35 = 7x \\ (35)/(7) = x \\ 5 = x

The value of x is 5.

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