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B) Solve x + 5x – 14 = 0

User Gogi
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5x+x=14
14/6= 2.3
x=2.3
User Tejinder
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Answer:

2 1/3

Explanation:

Step 1:

x + 5x - 14 = 0 Equation

Step 2:

6x - 14 = 0 Combine Like Terms

Step 3:

6x = 14 Add 14 on both sides

Step 4:

x = 14 ÷ 6 Divide

Answer:

x = 2 1/3

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User Jack Hales
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