SOLUTION: Can you you find the value of s in this problem? 14+6=3x-4

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Question 552632: Can you you find the value of s in this problem? 14+6=3x-4
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14%2B6=3x-4 Start with the given equation.


20=3x-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


0=3x-4-20 Subtract 20 from both sides.


-3x=-4-20 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-3x=-24 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-24%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=8


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