SOLUTION: 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)

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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

Found 2 solutions by mszlmb, Earlsdon:
Answer by mszlmb(115) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
check to make sure i don't do it wrong myself.
simply:
x-14=3(x+2) simplify 3(x+2)
x-14=3x+6 minus 6 on both sides
x-20=3x -x on both sides
-20=2x divide both sides by 2
-10=x
let's check jic
(-10)-14=3((-10)+2)
-24=-24
it was right
If you have any trouble IM me.

Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
x-14+=+3%28x%2B2%29 Apply the distributive property to the right side.
x-14+=+3x%2B6 Subtract x from both sides of the equation.
-14+=+2x%2B6 Subtract 6 from both sides.
-20+=+2x Divide both sides by 2.
-10+=+x
x = -10