SOLUTION: I am trying to help my nephew figure out how to solve an equation 3(x+2)=4(5+x) I tried another web site and the answer I was given is 14, but how is this figured out? HELP..

Question 13946: I am trying to help my nephew figure out how to solve an equation
3(x+2)=4(5+x)
I tried another web site and the answer I was given is 14, but how is this figured out? HELP.....
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the "distributive property" to simplify both sides.
Subtract 3x from both sides.
Now subtract 20 from both sides.

Answer: x = -14 Please note that it is negative 14, not positive 14.
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