Question

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 20% - 9) = 8x + x - 14?

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Answer 1

x = 5.2/6 or x = 0.86

Explanation:

3x + 20% - 9 = 8x + x - 14

3x + 0.2 - 9 = 8x + x - 14

3x - 8.8 = 9x - 14

- 8.8 = 6x - 14

5.2 = 6x

x = 5.2/6 or x = 0.86