SOLUTION: The sum of -3x and 7 is equal to 14. What is x?

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Question 635939: The sum of -3x and 7 is equal to 14. What is x?
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(-3x)+7=14
=>(-3x)=14-7
=>(-3x)=7
=>x=-7/3