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7x-14=3x+12
Solve for x!

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Answer:

x=26/4 (simply to 13/2)

Explanation:

Add 14 to both sides to cancel out the negative 14

7x=3x+26

Subtract 3x from both sides to cancel the 3x

4x=26

x=26/4 or 13/2

User Binithb
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Answer: x = 6.5

Explanation:


7x-14=3x+12\\\\Add(14)\\\\7x=3x+26\\\\Subtract(3x)\\\\4x=26\\\\Divide(4)\\\\x=6.5

Hope it helps <3

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