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What is the solution for x in the equation?

-2x+14+10x=34
A. x=5/2
B. x=2/5
C. x=1/8
D. x=6

User Artem Koshelev
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Answer: A) x = 5/2

Explanation:

=> -2x + 14 + 10x = 34
= -2x + 10x = 34 - 14 = 20
= 8x = 20
=> x = 20/8 = 5/2

Therefore, x = 5/2
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