Question

X+-4+2x=14
x=
Blank 1:

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

`x+(-4)+2x=14\\\\ \text{Distribute '+' into '-4' : }\\ x-4+2x=14\\\text{Combine Like Terms: }\\x+2x-4=14\\3x-4=14\\\text {Add 4 to Both Sides: }\\3x-4+4=14+4\\3x=18\\\text{Divide both sides by 3: }\\(3x)/(3)=(18)/(3)\\\huge\boxed{x=6}`

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

3x-4=14

3x=14+4

3x=18

x=6