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: I sent this in earlier today, but had problems with my e-mail account, so I wasn't able to recieve a reply. I need help with this equation. What does x equal here?
x-14=3(x+2)
This question is from textbook

Answer by mszlmb(115)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
umm.. IS THIS ALL YOUR HOMEWORK????
ok well x-14=3(x+2)
.:x-14=3x+6
.:2x=-20
.:x=-10
ok so
1.)simplify 3(x+2)
2.)-x and -6 on both sides
3.)divide both sides by 2
check:
-10-14=3(-10+2)
-24=-24:)

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