SOLUTION: -2(x+1)+3x=14 I dont get how to cancel when all yu have is the answer on one side how can x equal 16 cause my book say's the answer is 16

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Question 760690: -2(x+1)+3x=14
I dont get how to cancel when all yu have is the answer on one side how can x equal 16 cause my book say's the answer is 16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%28x%2B1%29%2B3x=14 Start with the given equation.


-2x-2%2B3x=14 Distribute.


x-2=14 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=14%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


x=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=16