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6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14 what's the answer?

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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14

Subtract 2 from each side

6(5x - 3) + 2-2 = 14-2

6(5x - 3) = 12

Divide each side by 6

6(5x - 3) /6 = 12/6

5x-3 = 2

Add 3 to each side

5x-3+3 = 2+4

5x=5

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 5/5

x = 1

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