3(5x-14)=18
Divide both sides by 3
\(5x-14=6\)
Add 14 to both sides.
\(5x=20\)
Divide both sides by 5
\(x=4\)
To verify, plug into original equation.
\(3(5(4)-14)=18\)
Simplify.
\(3(20-14)=18\)
\(3(6)=18\)
\(18=18\)
This is true, so x=4.
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