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I need an answer for this equation 5x+2=9x-14x+7-5

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Answer:

x=0

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5x+2=9x−14x+7−5

5x+2=9x+−14x+7+−5

5x+2=(9x+−14x)+(7+−5)(Combine Like Terms)

5x+2=−5x+2

5x+2=−5x+2

Step 2: Add 5x to both sides.

5x+2+5x=−5x+2+5x

10x+2=2

Step 3: Subtract 2 from both sides.

10x+2−2=2−2

10x=0

Step 4: Divide both sides by 10.

10x/10 = 0/10

Answer:

x=0

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