SOLUTION: if 6x-4-2x+2=14, what is the value of 17-3x?

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Question 249734: if 6x-4-2x+2=14, what is the value of 17-3x?
Answer by College Student(505) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve for 6x-4-2x%2B2=14

We combine like terms first, then solve for x.

6x-4-2x%2B2=14

6x-2x=14%2B4-2

4x=16

x=16%2F4

x=4 <--- here's your answer!

I don't know where the 17-3x came from. Do you???