Question

Solve for x in the equation: 5x +14 = 2x - 4





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Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

5x+ 14 = 2x - 4

-2x -2x

3x+14= -4

-14 -14

3x = -18

3x/3 = -18/3

x = -6

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

5x +14 = 2x - 4

Subtract 2x from each side

5x-2x +14 = 2x-2x - 4

3x +14 = -4

Subtract 14 from each side

3x+14-14 = -4-14

3x = -18

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = -18/3

x = -6