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For b, x=5 and for a, x=4.
Confused, i forgot how to do this-example-1
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Answer:

a) x = 5

b) x = 4

Explanation:

a)

4x - 3 = 2x + 7

4x - 2x = 7 + 3

2x = 10

x = 10 / 2

x = 5

b)

2x + 6 = 7x - 14

6 + 14 = 7x - 2x

20 = 5x

x = 20 / 5

x = 4

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