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7x - 2 = 5x + 14
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Answer:

X=8

Explanation:

7x - 2 = 5x + 14

Subtract 5x from both sides

2x-2=14

Add 2 to each side

2x=16

Divide by 2

x=8

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

7x - 2 = 5x + 14

7x - 2 - 5x = 5x + 14 - 5x

2x -2 = 14

2x -2 + 2 = 14 + 2

2x = 16

2x /2 = 16/2

x= 8

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