SOLUTION: -x+14+3x-13=6

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: -x+14+3x-13=6      Log On


   

Question 661849: -x+14+3x-13=6
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
-x + 14 + 3x - 13 = 6
combine like terms
-x + 3x + 14 - 13 = 6
2x + 1 = 6
2x = 5
x = 5/2 = 2 1/2
proof
-5/2 + 1 + 3(5/2)
-5/2 + 1 + 15/2
1 + 10/2
1+5 = 6