SOLUTION: 2x-6+3x=14

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Question 626443: 2x-6+3x=14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-6%2B3x=14 Start with the given equation.


5x-6=14 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=14%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


5x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2820%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4

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