SOLUTION: 9x=2x+14

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Question 330313: 9x=2x+14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x=2x%2B14 Start with the given equation.


9x-2x=14 Subtract 2x from both sides.


7x=14 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2814%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2