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what is x worth if 3x-14=-6-2x

 Feb 5, 2016

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 #4
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Look where your equal sign first disappeared!

You were going so good till then :/

 Feb 5, 2016
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3x-14=-6-2x

+2x         +2x

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5x-14=-6

    +14  +14

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5x/8

 

=5/8

OR

0.625

 

Have a great Friday!

 Feb 5, 2016
 #2
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You made a silly mistake Hayleysad

 Feb 5, 2016
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What silly mistake?? :(

 Feb 5, 2016
 #4
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Look where your equal sign first disappeared!

You were going so good till then :/

Melody Feb 5, 2016
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OMG. I see! Thank you for telling me!! :)

 Feb 5, 2016
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3x - 14 =  -6 - 2x      Start by addind 2x to both sides

5x - 14 =  -6              Now add 14 to both sides

5x  =  - 6  + 14

5x  =   8                    Now divide both sides by 5

x     = 8/5

 Feb 5, 2016

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