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1. Solve the equation: - 2x + 8 = 3x + 14

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-2x + 8 = 3x + 14

-2x - 3x = 14 - 8

-5x = 6 / : (-5)

x = -1,2

User Pdjota
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Answer: x = -6/5

Explanation:

Given equation

-2x + 8 = 3x + 14

Subtract 3x on both sides

-2x + 8 - 3x = 3x + 14 - 3x

-5x + 8 = 14

Subtract 8 on both sides

-5x + 8 - 8 = 14 - 8

-5x = 6

Divide -5 on both sides

-5x / -5 = 6 / -5


\boxed{x = -(6)/(5) }

Hope this helps!! :)

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