SOLUTION: 5x+12-4x-14=22 9x+12-14=22 9x+-2=22 +2=+2 9x=24 9x/3=24/3 x=3 but I'm thinking this is wrong?

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: 5x+12-4x-14=22 9x+12-14=22 9x+-2=22 +2=+2 9x=24 9x/3=24/3 x=3 but I'm thinking this is wrong?      Log On


   

Question 621802: 5x+12-4x-14=22
9x+12-14=22
9x+-2=22
+2=+2
9x=24
9x/3=24/3
x=3 but I'm thinking this is wrong?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+12-4x-14=22
9x+12-14=22
9x+-2=22
+2=+2
9x=24 ************** OK to here
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9x/3=24/3 This is not wrong
--> 3x = 8
3x/3 = 8/3
x = 8/3
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However:
5x+12-4x-14=22
9x+12-14=22 ********* not 9x
x+12-14 = 22
x - 2 = 22
x = 24