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Solve the equation for x
3x + 5 = 14

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Answer:


x=3

Explanation:


3x+5=14

Subtract 5 from both sides:


3x+5-5=14-5


3x=9

Divide both sides by 3:


(3x)/(3)=(9)/(3)


x=3

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