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9x-5- 14= 17
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9x-5- 14= 17 Please-example-1
User Druid
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x = 4

Explanation:


9x - 5 - 14 = 17

Add similar terms : -5-14 : -19


9x - 19 = 17

Collect like terms and simplify


9x = 17 + 19 \\ 9x = 36

Divide both sides of the equation by 9


(9x)/(9) = (36)/(9)

Simplify


x = 4

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