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Find x: 3x – 14 + 6 - 4 - 2x = 12
A.12
B.36
C.24
D.48​

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Answer: C) x = 24

Explanation:

Step 1) Combine like terms:

(3x-2x) + (-14+6-4) = 12 --> x - 12 = 12

Step 2) Add 12 to both sides to bring x by itself:

x -12 +12 = 12 +12

Step 3) Simplify:

x = 24

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