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Solve the Equation:

5x- 17 - (8x + 3) = 14

SHOW YOUR WORK

Solve the Equation: 5x- 17 - (8x + 3) = 14 SHOW YOUR WORK-example-1
User Big Al
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Answer:

5x-17-8x-3=14

-3x=14+17

x=31/-3

x=8.333333

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