Question

5x+14-2x=9-(4x+2)

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Answer 1

the parethesi are not needed, get rid of them, and do 9-2

Answer 2

Srry U also have to distribute the - sign when you're getting rid of the parenthesi

Answer 3

got that part?

Answer 4

first say what does this equal?
-(4x+2)

Answer 5

Okay, so here is your equation:
5x+14-2x=9-(4x+2)
Add the ''like terms'' up, and you'll get:
5x+(-2x)=3x
So,
3x+14=9-(4x+2)
Distribute the negative,
9-4x-2
Then:
3x+14=9-4x-2
Add like terms for the other side,
3x+14=7-4x
Add 4x to both sides,
7x+14=7
Minus 14 to both sides,
7x=-7
Divide 7 to both sides,
x=-1