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What is the solution to this equation? 14 - 3x = 6 - 5x

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14 -3x = 6 -5x Add 5x to both sides
14 +2x = 6 Subtract 14 from both sides
2x = -8 Divide both sides by 2
x = -4
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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:

14-3x = 6-5x

-3x -3x

14 = 6-2x

-6 -6

-2x = 8

x = -4

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