SOLUTION: 2x+4=-3x+14

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Question 786604: 2x+4=-3x+14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B4=-3x%2B14 Start with the given equation.


2x=-3x%2B14-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


2x%2B3x=14-4 Add 3x to both sides.


5x=14-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2810%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2