SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this problem: 3x-3(-x)+(-6)=2(-x)+14 x=_____ I keep coming up with this answer: x=2.5 The other problems I have been doing have whole numbe

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Question 251197: Can you please help me solve this problem:
3x-3(-x)+(-6)=2(-x)+14
x=_____
I keep coming up with this answer: x=2.5
The other problems I have been doing have whole number answers

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you please help me solve this problem:
3x-3(-x)+(-6)=2(-x)+14
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3x+3x - 6 = -2x+14
6x - 6 = -2x + 14
8x = 20
x = 2.5
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You are correct.
Cheers,
Stan H.