SOLUTION: 3(2x -1) +5=14 just wanted to know how to do this, I really don't understand it. thank you Kanita

Question 183305: 3(2x -1) +5=14
just wanted to know how to do this, I really don't understand it.
thank you
Kanita
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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